love drops down with a splat
then I know it's all about that!
tremors of disappointment encourage the swell
prompted by memories of places I no longer dwell
like a furious ocean wave
I try to hold you from crashing down
resisting the urge to let you go
hurts the inevitable irresistible flow
down in the abyss you begin your journey
elements merge to forge the path of learning
triggers open the channels for you to grow
reactions upon reactions build you from my ego
pushing you to the edge of the brink
where you will only live briefly until the blink
the climax forces you out of your duct
removing you from your comfy little rut
where you have waited an eternity for this day
to appear for your pilgrimage in this way
salty and wet you release down my cheek
then take the riskiest leap off my chin into the deep
all of you silently transform with gravity
into that perfect transparent shape no matter what the tragedy
the angels saw you coming and guided you until you stopped
to savor the sweet treasures in your one precious tear drop
for mom, 2010
for mom, 2010
You write divinely!
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