Schwesterherzen

Something

Of wonder. beauty.

Deep as a mystery

Was like

A fine silvery line

steel-strong

Encircling.

Binding

our-sister-selves

firmly. intimately.

delicately.

fiercely joined.

Your words

I will never forget

sweet as springwater

Affirming. calling.

I find shelter. a refuge.

Your shield

preceding

clearing the channel

monitored by

sister hearts

only.

Attentive. receptive

touching. sensing.

Grace—

no pretension.

no judgment.

Wisdom words

discovery. guidance.

correction. reflection.

Joy—

suppressed. hidden away.

Unbound. released.

Understanding. solace.

Tenderness

gladly given; humbly taken.

binding of wounds.

Love, yes—more than

Somehow more than

Never another.

You said

firmly. clearly.

None to replace me.

I only

among all women

am chosen.

I am—

Aglow. Alight.

Joyful. Bright.

Refreshed

strength. power.

Flowing. spilling.

coming. filling.

Acceptance.

willingness. gratitude.

Entrusting this me

confidently

to you

while trying to describe

the indescribable.