I have nothing
within my hands
nothing to offer
beyond my trust
that I am
who I claim
that what I hold
within me
my heart
my love
for you
will be enough
that what I say
will find
its truer echo
within you
that you will hear
this secret song
then take my hands
for what they are
and hold them close
within yours
safe from all
the calloused troubles
outside ourselves
(February 28, 2015)
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