Hello, all. I'm actually a little nervous, because this is the first poem I've ever posted *^_^* You see, I was watching InuYasha the other night and my muses proceeded to latch onto me and refused to let go until I posted this! It's about Miroku, shortly after the Koharu episode – she's the girl I keep referencing. As for who's speaking, take it as you will. I'm leaving it deliberately vague, but it is meant to be romanitic-ish. So, if you're a traditionalist, please believe that Sango is speaking. If you're a severe yaoi fan, fell free to believe it's Yashi-chan. Or Kagome or anyone else ^_^ I don't own the people, but I don't think this incringes any copyrights anyway . . . Enjoy!

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I saw you the other day, sprawled upon the grass, lost in your reverie.

Your life seemed so simple to sum up in words as you spilled it forth to the little one. And I found myself lost in thought.

You have suffered so much, yet you tell the story as if it happened to someone else.

As if it had already finished and you knew a happy ending waited for you.

I envy your confidence.

I saw you tonight, sitting in the comfort and shade of a tall tree, lost in thought.

You seemed far away from me, even though we sat so close.

You smiled when I asked what was wrong.

You said you missed her.

That little child who believed so freely that you were good, that you truly loved her,

And that you would come through this all right.

So I had to ask. If you believed,

If you thought you could survive this battle.

You looked at me and smiled, brushing the question aside;

"Of course I'll be all right."

And I smiled too, believing that you were right.

But then you looked away, turned your head from me and I saw.

Just for a moment your eyes wavered and I knew.

So I ask you again now if you believe.

If you think that you can survive this fight and again you smile that brilliant smile.

Again you pour the joy into your face, the happiness into you eyes,

And you tell me with confidence, "Of course."

But you look away again and hang your head, thinking I cannot see your pain.

And you say you believe and that you shall have a son soon and he will believe as well. And I have to wonder,

If you believe so much,

Why do you still pine for an heir?

And you turn to me again, smile lighting your face.

You tell me not to worry, that I'm only imagining your fear.

I nod to make you happy and watch you walk away.

I see you in the moonlight, framed against the sky.

Your eyes are sparkling as you look up to the clouds and for a moment,

Just for a moment, I'm convinced.

Until I see it, when you think I'm not looking, and a tear runs down your face.

And I know, I must believe,

Because you never will.