Pain

Pain

slips screaming

into the night

sleep

a long ago memory

a place far away

hope

seems quiet

and fragile

as a flower

without cover or shelter

close

we cling

knowing that love

endures all

and is not of the moment

but of life

quiet returns

and pain gone

until its next attack

with you

thankful

for your courage

your beauty

your love

I know time is on our side

for hope’s fragility

is of volume

and not substance

In the morning

thankful for a

night defeated

rising to meet

new day

and fresh light

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