Seeking to remember
I close my eyes
You appear again
Cool, crisp, connectedness
With an old soul
And a knowing glance
Unique, a mystery
Connection breached
As the day closed down
Acquaintances turned friends
Understanding
A moment in time
Knowing and not knowing
Until in trust
The sun rose with us
Waves crashed as the rays burst through
Yesterday’s clouds
Humor turned to warmth
You saw through my haze
Of seventeen
Smiles, fears, and sorrow
Your mystery melted
As you appeared
Simply as you are
Realizing stillness
Can open doors
Sand glowing in light
We didn’t need to be
Anything more
Than present in time
Connecting a season
To a lifetime
We remained something
Understanding without
Explanation
Something is enough
Threads can last a lifetime
Without trying
Created in light
I will remember you
Goodbye my friend, thank you for watching the sunrise with me and having our connection last a lifetime in our own quiet way. "Marshall and the Rising Sun", may you rest in peace.
Poetry, words and photo
by Susan LePlae Miller
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