Nature's Rainbow

Nature's Rainbows

We held them in our parent arms
for days or weeks or years.
Now we hold them in our hearts
and cry the darkest tears.

The cord attached to children,
eternally fine and strong.
We never leave the missing;
it holds us all life long.

Our children now inside us -
our souls tattooed with gold.
Their love, their words, caresses,
are hugs that we still hold.

If we open to the knowledge,
that they aren't completely gone,
we will sometimes feel their touching,
sometimes soft and sometimes strong.

When they show us nature's rainbows,
we can feel their proud delight,
sending signs to show they're living,
only far beyond our sight.

No

I can't make small talk anymore.
My interest wanes; no gain I see.
I try to remain focused
when it doesn't interest me,
but it takes so much effort.
I resent the heavy fee.

Yes

The cherished talk I'm drawn to's
heart to heart and soul to soul.
We discuss the thoughts and issues
in our lives as they unfold,
our two halves of conversation,
warm and friendly, filling holes.