While the Ink Lingers Close…

When the ink lingers close
Memories beg to be grounded
Aspirations lunge for the brass ring
And the now pauses

When the ink lingers close
Tears gather sometimes to be denied
Laughter remains but an incident of the past
And you, and you, and you
Gather as linchpins in waiting

When the ink lingers close
I remove the covers
Spread my arms to the infinite
Beg to be courageous enough

When the ink lingers close
The distance from hand to pen finally grows short
The dark ink of release fills the canvas
And all of worth is there…

Especially that of love