Poetry

I wrote this just after we got married . . .


"Open"

Heart in hand, and hand is open
Open to another’s taking
Open to be delighted in, cherished and loved
Open but scared of breaking

Broken heart in quivering hand, quivering hand is still open
Fingers bent around the heart, scared of another’s taking

Healing heart, settling hand, trust is slow in coming
Mend my heart, hold my hand
My hand is open for your taking