Love is Patient

Love is Patient
by Margaret Hendricks 2012
Dedicated to my loved ones, my dears, who were
patient.

The sadness in me was so deep.
I said, "forever"
You said, "temporal"

Life screamed so loud it overwhelmed.
I said,"can't"
You said," can,will"

You knew
You had felt
You stood outside my gray and waited.
Saying in your quiet, calm voice
"I hear, I'm near, I love you, dear"
You stood outside my gray and waited.
Saying in your quiet, calm voice
"I care, reach out, dare, dear"
You had felt
You knew

Life was simple in the sun.
I said,"yes"
You said,"hurray"

The joy burst so strong it echoed.
I said,"good"
You said,: always"