Spring Poem

Heart heals
hope quivers, still
nestled in the deep
seed-place of self

Self which cannot be
erased or quelled
though at times
it seems they
succeeded

But here today if just for
now are you
remembering the
sweetness willing to
endure the emptiness

Emerging from winter's
embrace you
unfurl and open
set your hand to work
as your heart heals