the bridge

The boat slowly makes

its way down the river

With each passing bridge

a memory comes racing back

The boat arrives at Pont-Marie

She closes her eyes

and makes a wish

She feels a warm breath

on her cheek

She longs to open her eyes

She yearns to see her dream

I love you she whispers

her eyes still closed

I did not know

so much pain was possible

She feels soft lips

on her cheek

She hears the whisper

in her ear

You are so much stronger

than this

I love you

The sun shines on her face

as the boat emerges

on the other side of the bridge

Tears rolls down her cheeks

still warm from a

lover’s kiss

She opens her eyes

She is alone

6/2011