Saturday, September 14, 2013

for my sister...

We sat in the car that day
I, having been through
something traumatic I assume;
and you always beside me,
trying to make do

one white...
one yellow balloon...

Alas, in my excitement, 
The string slipped from my hands;
and the balloon, sensing freedom,
loosed itself into the world.

As I sat there in tears,
you simply smiled;
and without a thought let go.
Your balloon, following mine into the heavens.

I have never forgotten this.
I never will.

My heart goes to you,
and my love goes with her.