IN THE SILENCE

In the silence listen for
a breath
a heartbeat
the sound of a glance

In the silence look for
things unseen
details long forgotten
the dance of a lilting melody

In the silence catch
another's essence
the echo of a memory
the gentle brush of angel wings

Beyond the surface
in the deep cool clear blueness
in the place of welcome
belonging
homecoming

In this sacred place
there is no going back
no return

--Barbara Sampson