Valentine Hearts

Forever hearts wrapped in Valentine paper

Clumsy attempts at love ~ we were so young

Then… hearts joined with white organdy and flimsy lace

Red roses to represent the true love we shared.

Years later, hearts still together ~ but a little weary

Around the edges, blurred a bit by time

And holding hands.

Now a few gray hairs, but worn hearts still joined

In gratitude for all the years spent as one

And we are not so far from the young lovers

Of yesterday.

Tomorrow

One heart may have to go and one might stay

But still they will be joined by some unfathomable Force

Still wrapped in Valentine paper… which has grown

So very strong.

One heart will leave for a time… then the other will follow

Reach for me across the veil, as you lifted the veil years ago

And I will be there with you.

cailin raine