A  Sweeping View

This was at a late evening campfire on the side of hill near Squam Lake New Hampshire. We were all tired from the day's activities. An angel took human form and put her arm around me and held me close giving me a glimpse of what real warmth and security felt like. It would be many years before I ever felt that again.

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  Nine Once Again

 

My summer of nine

Loneliness mine

Sent to a camp

Deep in the pine.

 

Familiar trees

Swayed in the breeze

Climbed up the cliff

On hands and knees.

 

Catching my eye

Older than I

Sisterly love

She drew me nigh.

 

Near the firelight

In late twilight

Snuggled hugs brought

Comfort delight.

 

The woods were calm

Her touch was balm

Pure tenderness

Found palm in palm.

  

Pining, I see

So woefully

Lost forever

Her name to me.

  

Now wistfully

I'd wish to be

Nine once again

With her to be.

May 95

 

 

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