WAITING FOR HER RETURN


In the shadow of the night

She climbs the mountain

Stepping from stone to stone

A path she has traveled many times

The moon rises

Full and watchful

Memories flood her mind

He has been gone, years now

Her hair begins to blow

With a soft wind

Reaching the top

She straightens

Looking out over the green

Valley below

She will stay for a time

And remember

She feels his embrace

The gentle closing

Of his arms about her

The kiss on the back of the neck

She is alone

Still he is with her always

A love that never dies

She sits on a rock

He is next to her

Caressing her hair

Holding her hand

It's always the same

When she comes to this place

He comes to her

Comforts her

She stands and begins the walk home

Satisfied of their love

She can face another day

He stands on the mountain peak

Waiting for her return


Michael V Hechtman