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