May 21 2008
Waiting
(for my friend. sarah)
sleep doesn’t come
dreams are villians
that cut deep
with all the fears
that slumber until
roused from darkness
time does not move
a standing sentry
poising over expectations
that will not be recognized
prayers are not answered
angels swirl between the pleas
candles beckon & flicker in supplication
the alms are not enough
hope wears a black shroud
hiding in the shadows
afraid to be itself
leery of disappointing
life twitters on about you
but does not include your presence
in its endless dance
taunting you with sparks of other lives.
copyright 2008
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Thanks, Sarah. This means a lot.
Annie
i was happy to do it.
sarah
*sniff* I know this feeling all too well, and it saddens me even more to know that our friend, Annie, is going through it as well.
Happy thoughts and prayers continue to flow.
thank you, red for your sweet words. yes, the prayers continue.
sarah
I clicked rosary beads for Annie and her friend. This was thoughtful of you,S. Ali
please keep the clicking going - it seems to be working.
love
sarah
hope wears a black shroud
hiding in the shadows
afraid to be itself
leery of disappointing
beautiful
here is to ripping away that shroud and bringing hope into the light.
yes, i agree - here’s to ripping away the shroud. thanks, as always, for reading.
sarah