Along the Sidewalk

Along the sidewalk I walk alone, I count my steps Till I reach home. Through the night Breezes are colder, The moon is bright But cannot solder. To my scarf I cleave The way I clove To my mother’s sleeve When there was love. I miss the cradle That healed my heart Before I failed To aim the dart. I wish I could Bring back the hope That filled childhood As I jumped rope. For now to sword I am being put, Supplicating the Lord I cry in grief. Let my body Immerse in heat Or the invincible Shall I defeat? 20th of dec 06 Jessica J. Hanna