balance

in your
sweeping changes
of good

don't forget 
the past

love her
protect her

dry her tears

but don't
substitute her memory
with all of
yourself

allow her
to remember
the past
and what was

no matter 
how distant
no matter
how sad

help her know
what's been
wonderful
as well as
what will be
wonderful

and her place
in the world
will strengthen

in the wisdom
of to-morrow
and to-day

(balance)

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