In my mind's eye

I see a child

feet swinging

as she sits on a fallen aspen tree

and listening to the tree maidens

sing about eternity

she smiles.

In my mind's eye

I see a young woman

naked, save for the sorrow

she drapes across her shoulders

and crying, her blue eyes 

cast up to the heavens

she dances.

In my mind's eye

I see a mother

her newborn nestled close

to the warmth of her aching bosom

and humming a soft tune meant 

to call in all her angels

she believes.

In my mind's eye

I see a man

come before her, beautiful soul

his young heart full

and lost to any need 

but the desire to open herself to his being

she loves.