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Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

0 posted 2006-11-03 07:20 AM

The Companion

Every day Sarah Jones took a walk in the park
she'd stare at the initials carved in the bark.
Talking to her companion while feeding the doves
telling the same story of long lost love.

Her companion didn't speak, but listened with care
to all of the words that Sarah wanted to share.
Sarah spoke softly of a man she once knew
with a smile so bright, and eyes oh so blue.

Talking for hours, or just bits at a time
her companion listened, never seeming to mind.
They always found their way to her favorite tree
the ducks on the lake she wanted to see.

She'd speak of life, of love and such things
often saying "You never know what life might just bring."
Every day then Sarah would say her goodbye
always adding "Meet me tomorrow, or at least please try."

Then one day Sarah went to her favorite tree
although her companion was no where to be.
Suddenly then from the corner of Sarah's eye
an elderly man touched the initials and started to cry.

With trembling fingers she reached to touch his hand
her own had once matched his wedding band.
He said he couldn't believe it was true after all of these years
and they embraced through the happiest of tears.

Gone they had said, but she never gave up hope
her companion had helped her learn how to cope.
She had found the strength to travel lifes way
believing again she would see him some day.

Then Sarah prayed, " I know you can hear,
and I know your lingering somewhere near."
Then through the tears on her face softly glistening
she whispered "Thank you Lord, for always listening."