I was not
of this thought
alone
for alone
I wander
lost in the bramble
and wiles of men.
But when
I accept
your company
I come to completeness
in thought and mind
with thee
and in this oneness
write I of thee
and thy word
capable
with thee
at my side . . ."

"Flowers?"
You bring flowers
at a time like this
We need your talents
We need your time
We need your service
yet you bring flowers
and laugh and go your way
saying I did something
my talents are mine
my time is mine
my service is mine
to give as I wish,
so take my flowers
at a time like this
and echoes your footsteps
just beyond by being ..