Sanctuary

The countless hours I've spent alone ...

thinking of you.

Footprints I've left on the beach
serve as reminders

of those lonely days.

Walking slowly
letting the surf rush over my feet.
Slowly ...

slowly.

Slowly passes the time when I'm alone,
but it goes so fast

when I'm with you.

Slowly,

like a wave making its way

towards the shore,

yet it rushes so fast

to go back to the sea.

The green field I walk through
surrounded by

the tree covered hills,

offers a quiet sanctuary

where I can retreat

with my thoughts of you.

Thoughts of how much I want you,
and how much I need you,
and how much I love you.


Copyright © 1976 by Jace Carlton and Diamond Heights Press
Copyright © 2004 renewed by Jace Carlton

and Quiet Storm - Rolling Thunder Press

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Excerpt from Rainwater Tapestry published by Diamond Heights Press,
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