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the_whys_of_perfect_grace
daf The Fall season once asked me
if I knew how it could have been so blessed
as to have carried you
to your birth bed.

"It's to remind us of Spring
a jewel of hope--a promise ring
from Summer to life
to carry us through the cold, harsh winters," I said.

"This is the gift of the Autumn Child
her gift to the world
a gift from God."
I told her this, darling
and she found it quite pleasing,
but the truth is that
I don't know the whys of Perfect Grace
only the benefits of being nearby.

Lialei, I do know that I love you;
every atom in my body is quivering to say so.
I breathe just to serve you,
serve to see happiness come to rest
within its rightful home:
your heart.

And while there are miles to be travelled
footprints to leave
bones left in this body
for breaking
heartbeats left to be muttered
from this humble frame
dust to be met by dust remains
before this loving you is done.

Love always,

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