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The world has changed this day
Once your hands touched
The sky with light and though
A child's wonderment

Filling each movement
With grace and gentleness
The symphony of stars
Surrounding the earth

No longer solitary
A merging of souls
Intertwined, interwoven in the covenant
A promise of love and respect

Soft wet grass beneath your feet
The salty spay of the ocean
Slightly stinging your eyes
Life fully exposed in every action

Take with you the night
Hold onto the gifts
That come into your life
However small cherish them

Michael V Hechtman Copyright � 2000