peace 2

My world stopped
the other day.
I smiled politely
and stepped off.
"Thanks for nuthin'!"
I muttered -
Thanks for the heartache
and the tears,
the insecurities
and the fears.
Sure there were good times
but they seemed few.
My old life -
I really won't miss you.
I've found that a star
really can be caught
and held, quivering,
in the palm of your hand.
There is a childlike peace
that can be found
by looking in someone's eyes.
This new world that calmly came up
it held out its hand
and gently waltzed me off.

copyright 1998 Kendra Morris