For We Can Touch Them Still

While there is breath;
There is life-
Waste not the moments-
For we can touch them still

Stroke the cheek with a tender palm;
Sip their tears with thirst-
Take the hand that once held you close-
For we can touch them still

Let not pain; anger; weariness;
barricade what is yours to share-
Hurdle the mountains; Dream with fullness-
For we can touch them still

When breath slips finally away;
Into the eves of once upon a time-
Take the gift of all they gave-
For we can touch them still

Live in their Love; Laughter; and Smiles;
Cherish what is yours to keep-
Reach into the spirit; That well of memories;
For we can touch them still

Open your heart; Let them live again;
Through kindness; Allow sorrow to pass-
Gift to them a dream once shared-
For we can touch them...still

© Lisa Hilbers
11/17/05