Solibye

by Angela Ortiz-Webb

With swollen sorrow the salty river runs dry

A hollow melody pumps through your veins

A faded spirit longs to soar

Yet, three reasons which you cannot ignore

Quietly the darkness slips into the weary spirit it then consumes

Flashes of pain blinds the eyes

Rampant whispers screaming wildly

Pierced flesh stings violently

Tired, Tired the mind's eyes

Leave it with a silent lullaby

Up, Up longing to fly

Still loathing the bitter goodbye

Try again the warmth on your face

The gentle kisses on the morning blossom

Envy sweeps the ground

With a soft breeze that has no sound

Beauty fills the sails

Brilliant rainbow that nature has painted

Breathe it in  . . . slow yet steady

Breathe it in 'cause you're still not ready

"Patience. Patience," he whispers to the child he cradles

I am here and Here and I can Hear . . .

I will not leave you . . .

I shall not forsake you . . .

Trust in Me . . .

you Will see . . .

Amen

© Angela Ortiz-Webb