You there, lurking in the shadows
Thought I didn’t see you, but I did
I’d know your golden locks anywhere
Even in the half light of a winter moon
I’d know you
Fifty-seven years seems such a long time
Is it the same for you?
I picture you–
Still holding me
Like in the old photograph
You left me
I never got the chance to tell you
just how I felt about you
The stories about you
still float through my head
They said you were special
You knew things–
Things no four-year girl should know
They said you loved me
You couldn’t get enough of me
I’m always glad you’re there
but you can go now
You don’t have to stay here
Not for me any longer–
Unless you want to
Poetic Alchemist 