NEVER ALONE


She stands on the edge of the cliff

Pondering what to do next

Life has been complicated

She has been alone

And the years not kind

Before her lays the ocean

A sunset of many colors

She can hear the waves slowly pounding

The rocks below

Is she important to this world

Could she have done more

Where are the others now

A child lost

Friends and family gone

She holds on to herself

Cradles her arms about her

Then the warmth comes back

They surround her

Floating all around

With a glowing embrace

She wonders will they take her away

Relieve the pain

She hears the whispering

Stay you are needed

She cries out I want to be wanted

Still they circle

You are wanted turn around

See the many who have

And do need and want you

You are not alone

She begins to smile

Then turns back to the house

The water caresses the shore

Then fades into her memory

Another day


Michael V Hechtman