By Twyla Turnbow Sorrells
Date: 9 October 1997

Encore

An elusive sliver of hope crept through
When first I met the man in you

Inspiration upon me fell
When life's sweet secrets you would tell

For love has passed me by thus far
Then we accepted as we are

The two within the two without
And that's what love remains about

Acceptance, forgiveness, appreciation
The longing fulfilled, determination

A sliver of hope slithering through
Evasive crux of love anew

©1997 Twyla Turnbow Sorrells