Precious Moments

the touch of the wind on my cheek
the crunch of leaves under my feet
a whiff of smoke up my nose
the miracle of tender new growth

these things are mine to know
precious moments to hold
they open up
and fill the whole
in my heart

the sound of a feline purr
the velvet of her fur
the sweetness of her trust
her power in a sudden rush

this place where we belong
where nothing's wrong
where hope resides
where secrets hide

the sound of the roaring sea
the sand racing in front of me
the gulls swoop and shriek their joy echo squeals from a little boy

these things are mine to know
precious moments to hold
they open up and fill the hole
in my heart

Nikki Berry 2006