Read these words

through crystal tears

but don’t forget to smile.

Take my hand

and walk with me

inside my mind -

through hidden valleys

of all that has been forgotten.

Trace the footsteps

of blackened shadows,

those who have roamed

and suddenly vanished

without goodbye.

Chase away the fears

as they silently creep,

and follow me closely

until we reach the place,

where we are safe.

We'll find

a secret haven,

where memories light up

like flames of orange

and gold - shoot across

the melting horizon like stars.

The smiles of loved ones,

loved, and lost,

are etched into

everything around us.

Sweet words float

and echo in voiceless song,

but I hear them

and so do you...

they're calling,

they're whispering,

"I love you."

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©2005 Emma J J

For my Mamma Joan x