Canon
 

All she needs to do is ask.
I wait.
I learned patiences long before this journey.

Except
His eyes are just as blue.
And he isn't waiting.
He has her.
All fire and brilliance.

I remember that fire.
I gave it up to wait.
So I wait.

And he turned to her.
 
 

copyright 1998 
Debra Fran Baker dfbaker@panix.com