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I haven’t seen you in awhile
Haven’t touched that hand
I was starting to forget your smile

Like the rain fall last night
I could hear the wind rustle those leaves
Stir up new life in that line of
Beautiful, sturdy trees

Once again, I’m contemplative
Sitting, drinking in the melody
Drinking in the present moment
Remembering every perfect thought and memory

I’m free again
The wind flowing through my hair
As I cascade down that hill
No, not that one,
That one;
You can see it
It’s over there

That magnificent one, I conquered
In grade school, far late into the evenings
As days breathlessly drew to an end
The time when, I vowed to be forever fourteen
To always keep that shining, innocent child inside

And, with thoughts of the passing years, I smile to myself
For, I’ve kept my promise true
She’s never left my side
When all else fell away and beauty began to fade
When the world turned gray
And confidants suddenly left me
Aching in pain, when she and he and her
Boldly stood before me, untrue

My constant strength; it has always been she

She, refreshing, brown haired tousled, bright, brilliant smile
Who could never hurt or harm or ever turn her back,
On friend, foe, or child

She who remained believing in me loyally
She who promised to always,
Blessedly, thankfully, and unconditionally
Forever, love me

For more beautiful work by Liane Schmidt:

• A Vacant Heart
• A Time to Be Free
• Illuminate the Way
• A World Full of Lights
• Moments of I Love You
• When the Night is Blue
• Dear God, I Turn to You
• Where the Streets are Paved Divine