Evening Vigil

She sits by candlelight
Surveying the room for imperfections
Noticing details of life collected through artifacts
And knickknacks that adorn her walls

She exhibits patience
A virtue reserved for those wanting
Needing to have something more, but resists
The temptation to fight harder

She can be anyone
But she is herself, retaining pride
Feeling within her that dignity bears importance
That relationships are more than couples

She is wise beyond us all
As she had loved and still loves
Keeping her heart in tact, using it carefully
As she waits for her man to come home to her
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Okubo Avatar
October 31, 2008 at 8:52 AM
Great write. Love the flow and imagery.Thank you for sharing this beautiful thought. Margaret.
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October 30, 2008 at 6:57 AM
Very detailed and telling poem, so sad and real. love Kristin
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October 29, 2008 at 3:56 PM
what a beautiful write, it speaks to the hart, take care D-nyce
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