a river of stones day 4 #1

coiled telephone line
speaks from the past
the distant future
its stones has not cast
coiled telephone line
says nothing will last

Michelle Balletto-Wooten
© 7-4-11

A SHADOW FROM THE PAST

A SHADOW FROM THE PAST

She dances through life
with a smile
a kind word
a gentle touch
a laugh that lightens
any dark day.
Eyes sparkle
strong hands
and effervescent presence
that bubbles
with pure glee.

She is
the joy you can count on
the strength you may lean on
the courage you may call upon
the wealth you may rely on.
So ...
when you see
one single tear
traipsing down her check
just remember
it is only
a shadow from the past
and in your light
it will fade away
to nothing.

Michelle Balletto-Wooten
© 8-11-2009