he is ancient
& timeless
stately & real

he is worthy
& purposeful
trees & stars

his knuckles:
the knots
on the branches
on the tree
that is he

his eyes:
the sparkle
of stars
in the sky
that is mine

and when I hold his hand
and when my eyes find his
I know he is sacred
like nature

10/18/2006

Posted on 10/19/2006
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