TAKE HEART

from loneliness and cannon's roar
in old backyards, new foreign shore
oh, my love shines hope innermost
that same place fear just had host

no longer suffer in life's absurdities
linger by spring's tranquility cities
and if you want my calm company
don't forget how to whisper to me

do take heart, love can come again
in daffodil by bending chestnut limb
engulfed by nature's bright bounty
quietly leading us to sweet serenity

(c) 2004 Rennie Lorca