her gratitude

may she not lose 
her gratitude 
for all the many 
loving kindnesses 

that gently  

brush her cheek 

and graciously wipe 

her tears away

-aq/lesnspired

Winter Walk

the fire within her 
burned intensely hot 
to alleviate her soul
she sought the winter chill;

she walked out 

into the cold frosty bite 

and the boiling emotion

rose and fell

she breathed in deeply 

trying to take in the freshness;

she sighed slowly 

trying to let go of her restlessness 

replace her hopelessness 

forget her helplessness

and amongst the firs 

and the evergreens 

spilled feverish tears 

wrapped in steam 

It wasn't enough

she tried so hard
her very best

and yet…

she fears she may have

disappointed you

and that

right there

is the worst feeling

of them all;