“Never underestimate the power of appreciation.” – Manea
She says I'm sweet and kind
And echoes of the past become
Just that,
Echoes,
They are no longer the truth.
“Leave your own mark on the world; children shouldn't be the only thing you leave behind.” – Manea
I smile and stare at her face
As often as possible,
Into deep eyes
Filled with love,
Unfathomable is the bottom,
For which I am unsure
There is an end.
There are no absolutes
My love.
Acceptance of pain can bring death
Just as much as it can bring healing.
But hate
And a lack of forgiveness
Can never bring
Wholeness
Nor satisfaction.
“Quit “shoulding” on people.” – Manea
Chocolate satin was the texture
And shine of his cheeks
And I marveled
At the difference
And found the diversity
Desirable.
“Though the exotic draws us, we dare not, from the reproach of our respective tribes.” – Law of Civilians
Muse!
I saw the wee ones
You bade me make
And found that another
One carved their faces…
I am glad I am not the only one.