Searching clouds on breezy days
Rolling down the hill
Giggling laughing howling now
Until our aching sides grow still,
Tears blotted from sodden cheeks
Cheers composed and chanted
Into the ear pressed forward
Thoughtful encouragement granted,
Little kisses on upturned noses
Foreheads the hand lightly stroking
Singing prayers into darkest hours
Tender words in kindness spoken,
Tucking children into dreams
To wonder at the night
Illuminating words of Light
Laced through with things we like.
Copyright 2016. L.L. Shelton