A Request For Peace

Sitting at the edge of the cliff
Feeling the heat on her face 
As if the sun could bathe her 
With kisses of healing and hope 

Hearing the sound of waves 
Crashing beneath her feet 
Smelling the salt in the air 
Begging to fill her lungs with strength 

No one knows she is there 
Her etched smile always showing 
The pain eating away a soul lost 
She knows of nothing else 

Mouth no longer speaking 
Words are never heard 
Instead of running here and there 
Her spot is fixed barely moving 

Time stops for her as a blessing 
Peace a gift always wanting 
Her ancient once glorious spirit relaxes 
Feeling every part of her release 

There is no more fighting left in her 
No battle or cause to defend 
She quietly says goodbye 
As she slips into the cold abyss
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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