summer ended far too soon
our life seemed so complicated
if only we knew
all the future had to hold
in the midst of laughter
came waves of tears
all encompassing
walk forward into the fire
then pray for a hard rain
as the earth shakes beneath
your only solid ground
it breaks the soul in your step
then someone enters your life
who softens the fall
you won't be alone after all
a river of oceans runs
straight through your heart
visions of a red dirt road
from long ago . . .
and not until then
did I know
How to remember when
embrace the unknowing
in all its innocence
nature only shares today
and not a tomorrow
always remember when