It’s peaceful now. The afternoon is still.
The street is quiet. Voices very dear
Reach up the stairs, caress me like a thrill
From heaven. I am home and you are here.
Time scowls, weather frowns,
Nevertheless I hold your hand.
Though we were in different towns...
Years ago I used to feel
Cut off from the human race
Defiant though, I’d say “The deal
Is this – ...
