Watching
the beautiful color of your eyes
framed
by a delicate face
everything brings me back
to that feeling
now indelible inside me
the essence of my life
small hands
governed by strong arms
supported by an iron will
smile that got over
swamps of tears
and quick-sands
insidious and changeable
to land safe
on the island of everyday life
family wall
where the supreme queen
wisely firm to the rudder
of the ship
storm after storm
challenges life
and its continual difficulties
day after day
season after season
with her stubborn wonderful
“love”
