Sweetness mixed with maturity
An innocence found by vulnerability
Strength touched by a single doubt
Of a harrowing love she is now without
Pain she lives with because of the one
That could not see the grace I love
A plan it was to get us together
So we can grow with the stormy weather
A patient teacher I have sought to earn
My eyes are open, so much I have learned
I've realized my path always was carved
The gate I reached was forever barred
She gave me a gift that touched my soul
The knowledge that was passed is from toil
With her openess and freedom of life
I have sought the answer and come to realize
To go through great suffering and pain
Is an honor I had to endure to deserve
For this pain brings me much closer
To knowing God from knowing myself
And continue reaching for a point
Of no more questions and searching.
Ashe Shaw