|
| |
From Afar
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I watch you from across the room, sunlight in your smile.
Your laughter rings out, soothing like a gentle tide.
What stories and dreams swirl within you, I long to know.
Your eyes twin forest, deep and verdant, where I go.
To wander daily in my mind, following imagined trails,
trails that lead to whispered conversation, details unveiled.
With patience and care, like a bird watcher still and quiet
Hoping for a feathered glimpse, though shy, not to fright.
You glide by, wind tossing your hair, oblivious to me,
lost in your world of melody and colors I cannot see.
I memorize each gesture, tuck them away with my affection,
Hoping that someday I’ll find in myself the courage to mention.
How your existence is a gift, one I unwrap each day
as I wait for our paths to cross in some destined way.
Where I can share the deep secret of my admiration
and finally breathe easy, no longer in silent frustration.
Copyright ©
Sara Etgen-Baker
|
|