Eggshells...
-Betty Jo Hilger
Request,
spoken softly,
carefully,
so as not to disturb.
Hesitation to offend,
delivered prayer
for intent delivered.
Anxious patience,
yearning
for dawning comprehension.
Halted breath,
inhalation,
in hopes that peace will stay.
Supplication,
for the future,
dreams
of peaceful coexistence.
Tiptoed path,
fragile silence,
a jeweled treasure
hoarded.
Intimidation,
hovering,
at the fringes of awareness.
Mourning
passing dreams,
plans of celebration.
Frightened thoughts
linger in her mind.
Preparation,
for knowledge of the fire
beneath his eyes.
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