Meltwater (from the book Blue Bridge)Up here. A face Loses its lines I look to see The colour of your eyes …They have turned To water. I lean forward To catch The scent of your hair —All I smell is heather. I touch your hand And all I feel is earth and stones. There is nothing left But the hillside’s breast Your flesh and bones Have vanished. Jay Woodman
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  5. Why be crying, fearful, lonely, when you have the whole universe? Be still, listen to your heart, breathe, and know you need nothing.

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