I watch as she smiles in our garden.
Dirty fingers, toiling for the growth's soothing
beauty.
Relaxing, and so at ease.
Growing things she could buy with ease.
Sweating in the humidity of her heaven.
Knowing in time, the fruits will please.
And as I watch, I smile myself.
Not ever wondering if she's happy.
Because I know she is.
Kneeling beside her, she is my heaven.
And I thank God for the chance.
To finally, at last, envision this.
I know, without a single doubt.
Even though things might not be as we dreamed.
Our dream has finally arrived.
She knows, no doubt in her mind.
That as she watches me smile.
I am in heaven, there at her side.
09/07/01
