Working on graduation speech-type poems now... But I think I like this best for Skye and Jane- and their connection. I think this is best for all of us. I think I like this best in the heart of a small reader, or a small writer who knows the great and unpredictable heartbeat of true friendship.

STRINGS OF THE HEART

This string will play out to the very beginning

To a small girl who is terrified of everything

And a hand reaching out to grasp another

And then a laugh, perhaps a tear

This string is severed here

And now I am a still a small girl who is afraid of leaving you behind

And a hand reaching out to grasp another

And then a laugh, and many tears

This string will play out to the very end

To an old woman who is terrified of nothing

And a hand reaching out to grasp another

And then a laugh, perhaps more tears

This string will never be cut.