Sometimes
I want to weep
Cry my heart out
For the little
Girl child
Living inside
This old woman.
Moon-faced
Sorrow-full eyes
Bowl-shaped hair
Self-effacing smile.
I want to
Take her
Hold her
Tenderly
In the palm of
These life-worn
Wizened hands.
I want to
Whisper
Softly-softly
So only she
Can hear.
You are safe
You are loved
You are precious
You are cherished
You are a sweetheart.
You have nothing
To be afraid of.
For there is hope
It rises with the sun
There is wonder
I have seen it
Through your eyes
There is more life
Inspired by the wind.
It is the goddess truth
She would not lie to us.
