I look at the little boy

cheerful

innocent

lost

in his world

I want to

hold

comfort

and make his happiness

real.

I look at the little girl

vulnerable

trusting

alone

in her world

I want to console

protect

and

take her fear

away.

Different lives

united

as one

Can it be done

fulfill each one?

Him so insecure

Her so afraid

I have to take a big breath

make love to patience

for patience owns this story

By Lynn Hahn