Sharon Spinetti: Journal-Student News

I watched this couple on the beach
two folding chairs so close
to the ground - not a space
between them
sweetly positioned toward the setting sun
deep in thought, deep in prayer,
so in love even the seagulls took notice
as they filled the quiet of the evening breeze with soft laughter and silent conversation
holding fast to each other, to the night, to the moment, to the memory
and there and then
time stood still...
I watched this couple on the beach
two folding chairs so close
and I thought
that could have been
us.
s.m.s.

Amy.....
You died today
in summer
though not quite...
in spring
I regret
not speaking softer
and am sorrier for that

But you did tend to doubt me..
and knew me well in that regard

I may have teased
but love was always in the chamber
when I shot
and you were always steady
as a stone
so I assume you must have always known
love, I pray you always knew...
for love is all that's left of you.

love is all that's left of you.

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