Out of the corner of my eye
I saw the glimmer of the spark
that first took me by surprise
man....that was some thirty years ago

behind the mask of reality you still shine
the years have been easy on you
the lines around your eyes only highlight
the inspiration you bring to others

it seems like yesterday we took lunch
riding around laughing and listening to the Eagles
coming in late for fifth hour
and laughing about detention

remember the time we took our plunge
dancing all night at the prom
dreaming in the stars and just
holding each other so close

we said it would last forever
then the war took you and your family
away to distant lands
and the internet was not born yet
I wonder....late at night...what if....

now another war brings us together
standing with you and your kids
as you lay to rest your husband
of some 30 years

your young son looks like you
and your daughter is strong
like her dad was
and I ache for your pain

tomorrow is yet a sunrise away
our paths crossed for reasons
I know not for now
but I do know this

Out of the corner of my eye
I saw the glimmer of the spark
that first took me by surprise
man....that was some thirty years ago

11/07/2007

Posted on 11/08/2007
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