By Ali
Date: 2001 May 30
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Promise

Speaking softly, in my ear
The future calls, using the voice of the past
Showing me what I thought lost, is no longer so...
The darkness is stired, by the promise
A promise made, but not spoken
So, the light prevails
And I, blinking furiously, open my eyes
To see the tears I cried, were not in vain
I stand here,clear-eyed, for the first time,in a long while
And it is, indeed, a welcome change...
My ears hear sounds that were not there, yesterday
Or were, perhaps, simply inperceptible to my ear
I hear the voice of tomorrow, calling out loudly
Borrowing the voice of yesterday
And still, at the same time, see that which I have missed
Right there, in front of me, hand outstretched
I answer back the silent promise, with one of my own
And I smile at him, as I take his hand...