Right

embracing the heart so tightly that
no one could see it or even steal it.
not one person has been able to take
the whole thing.
Only fragments have been removed.
Nothing has moved this spirit to
reach for the sky, reach for them stars,
Hold onto the dreams.
Light and shadows are left dancing
around on my walls.
And ghost whisper faint words to my ear.
I am un able to hear what is being said.
So now I move through this jungle of
life and just be content with what is.
I keep watch of my heart and my thoughts,
waiting to share them when the time is
right. . .

April 2/99