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I sit in this room and gaze out my window
At the word so full of life The door quietly opens and it's my mother. She tidies up a bit as she always does; 'I love you darling.' ,she says to me. And looking out the window, I whisper, 'I love you too.' But I know She is already gone. Now here beside me, a man, my love. He takes my hand in his and I almost feel The ring on my finger with those words fading fast 'Will you marry me?' 'Yes.." I whisper to no one. Suddenly a tiny whirlwind flies in through the door Like a breath of fresh air, my child, my beautiful, vibrant child. Jumping up and down on my bed, chanting, 'Mommy!Mommy! Can I go out and play!' It's a beautiful day I see through my window. Softly I say 'Yes.." A tear escapes and runs down my cheek But my eyes remain focused on the world outside, Because I know there is no one there. And I am alone in this room, Four bare walls that echo my dreams Never to exist Julie -April 30 1997 |
