The Journey
Strolling through the church yard
Weathered stones, lopsided and grey
Moss covered, aged with beauty
Carved faces, emotive and free
Sun’s bright glare exposing all
Cold winds whisper silently
Huddling close arm in arm
Sitting in the sun side by side
Trees swaying, bowing in the wind
Moss covered, vibrant with life
Aged and worn, beauty in their form
Past shaping, future steadily forward
Exploring streets hand in hand
Timber framed buildings row on row
Ghostly forms watching, guiding
Beckoning with their warmth and light
Greenery surrounds, ever flowing
Shaped by caring, guiding hands
Meandering, forming the path of love
Growing and strengthening with time
Apples ripen and fall silently
No hands to catch or care for
Bruised by falling but whole
Waiting to be embraced and held
The past and sadness overtakes
Yesterday becomes today
Joy mingles in heart’s sigh
Tears flow, relieving tension
Sharing memories of love
Sharing the pain of loss
Sharing hope for the future
Sharing each other arm in arm
Reflecting on what was
Taking time to ponder
Looking at the here and now
Future of wondrous unknown
Knowing each other’s hearts
Embracing and accepting
Moving, enjoying the journey
…our journey…together…
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