When She Smiled...
your tiny palm
opened like the arch of a rainbow
dimpled fingers
curling like ribbons
to softly wipe my tears away
(so it would seem)
though fever ravished your body,
desire burned in your soul
and I saw the moon shelter your eyes
(in baby's sighs)
letting her light heal you-
conceal you
in love
and you-
so much stronger than me
you lent me the heart to smile,
and wipe away your tears
with the knowledge that I
will not have to bury another child
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