Heart
speaks plain words
that mind complicates
and tongue stumbles over
and hands shake
and eyes well
and Heart speaks
in whispers.
Ears hear
that all songs
cry freedom.
Words fail
shoulders slump
feet shuffle
to the beat.
Heart speaks
strong for a while
then slowly weaker
with the days.
Eyes dim
and hands stiffen
and ears hear
Heart speaks.
Tick tock
time passes
child’s eyes
final breaths.
Mouth smiles
arms embrace
soul remembers
Heart speaks.
HG – 2017
