Shine

my bones ache

where you once stood

in my hand is a letter

worn with tears

for years gone by

old friend smiles

across the silent tear

replays our song

we once belonged

to the stars

love

i cried my heart to this quiet hate

memories swirl

billowing white ghostlike carousel

i set myself high

watching you walk across the field of gold

blue bursting from your eyes

i am yours

you belong to me

i belong to you

somewhere this place still exists

somewhere i am still that girl

smiling

in all my glory

for your outstretched hand

tilting my head from the sun

stroking the hair from my eyes

holding the palm of my hand against your face

always

always

smiling

somewhere you are standing

your back against a tree

casually

nervously

patiently

waiting

for life

meet me in the sunlight

i will wear poppies in my hair

i will shine

there

always