Little Girl on a Beach is a painting by Ed Hicks

For You

The Wind is howling at the moon

Rushing between empty streets

desperately

searching.

Where are you?

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We missed you at Autumn’s Farewell

The golden-brown leaves

were left to dance alone.

worried you were lost

frightened,

without a home

We tried calling

for you

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Mother says it will be alright.

She has remained patient and calm

She used to tell us stories about how your beautiful face

would light up, with that contagious smile

every time you went to go see her.

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so when you do find the time

We would love for you to play with us again

To share salty kisses and an everlasting embrace

Just remember we will always be here,

Patiently waiting

For you