Momentary Respite

Copyright © Christine Burns 1995,96


Show that you love her
Hold her close
Cradle her head
Hear her breathe
So Softly

Say nothing
Speak only with your hands
Let fingers serve
Her soul’s demands
So slowly

Look close
See deep into the pools
Of love you see
And make it plain that you love me
So truly


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