Midnight Rose

The fragrance fills the air
subtle, and yet so strong
lingering for a moment
etched in my mind.

A silent reminder
of someone so far away
that remains close
in my heart and mind.

Beautiful as the dew
on a crisp summer morning
pure and sweet
as fresh honey.

As brilliant as a falling star
that never reaches earth
flashing across the sky
and the memories of my mind.

In the silence across the miles
a cacophony of sound
laughter, floating on the air
landing gently on my ears.

Bending like a blade of grass
but never separating
so gentle and yet so strong
yielding but never submitting.

All of this I see
as I look out on the hills
and I hear the birds calling

and my thoughts turn to you.