even now

even now 
when I think of her
I knew even then
I must endure

all the hurts she
had locked inside her
wounded heart
that could never be free

like injured birds
still try to fly
must we always take oath
to never slight words
that cry--
do not abandon me

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  1. Mary Ann's avatar Mary Ann

    Beautiful Bob!. Janis would have loved it.

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