.....to ask, for more
than what this current moment offers...
it's enough to know, to feel anew
this experience, that seems so new,
to hear, how a voice emits a tone of confidence
that is so contagious, makes me oblivious
of the miles....the distance that separates...
to talk about common choices, over and over
to recall the past, with a different perspective...

i saw a row of flags in red, blue, yellow and white,
and, i chose the green one...
..............fear must not interfere...
i now look ahead...

i'd rather not think of, "what ifs" this time around
i'd rather be pleased........and be content
there are more reasons to  smile
more moments to look forward to...

words have been writ, i have read
words have been uttered, i have heard
and so...i open my arms
peacefully...willingly
in accepting these miracles....

"...i see myself here...right now,
content............thankful
i'm no longer there,
where i had been,
yet...glad........i'd been there...

i am filled with gratitude..."

Sally

Copyright January 18, 2017
Rosalia Rosario A. Bayan