I learned to love empty spaces
quiet times in my heart
old wounds healed
love lives there
silence between the notes
quiet times in my heart
filled with shining darkness
love lives there
dawn’s hush before birdsong
quiet times in my heart
dew moistens the earth
love lives there
sunlight weaves the curtains
quiet times in my heart
dark clouds bring change
love lives there
exhaling after a good cry
quiet times in my heart
laughter bubbles up
love lives there
evening breezes caress me
quiet times in my heart
birdsong tucks in the day
love lives there
sunset dances with my spirit
quiet times in my heart
Morpheus waits in the wings
love lives there
– Pauline Winkle
