A HAND TO HOLD

by Nancy

I breathe.
And sleep and wake.
I sympathize. Empathize.
Cherish life. Family.

I live. Thankful.

There is work.
Old stone. Expectant.
Newly caved.
Reordered.

Adventure.
Prism-dripped ceilings.
Obscure galleries.

This secret place. This benediction.

There is knowledge. To reap. Share.
Books. And conversation.

Journeys.

City peaks. Shrouded alleys.
A night-green Central Park.
Stars. And storms.

There is Another.
Secret.
Prized.
Bewitching.

Dream.

I know you.
Slight fingers. Entwined.
Pressing.
With love.
Your hand in mine.

Find a worthy heart. I beg.
Leave me.
My
Forever
Dream.

Leave me real. Honest.
Alone.

Forever. Needing. You.

for H
Winter 2013

A HAND TO HOLD

by Nancy