if...a crooked word

if i

continue to write words

that warm hearts

enlighten souls

move spirits to dance

to my lyrical song

will he love me?



if i

give all that I have

to those in need

doing deed after deed

over a lifetime—expecting nothing

in return

without bitterness

will he honor me?



if i

dream of him everyday

and pray—

hanging onto the words

he might say

whispered in my ear

nestled beside a cozy fire

in winter

will he hear me?



if i

travel across the world

passing out my love

on ivory paper

to ...