The magic of Miss Helen (Photo by: Don Keller)
Having Become What She Always Feared 2-8-14
Having forgotten who I am
Helen greets me warmly.
Having forgotten that she loves jazz
She listens enraptured.
Having forgotten that she knows how to dance
She dances with grace and style.
Having forgotten to be afraid of forgetting
Helen finds peace at the bottom of her fears.
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© Reece Burka 2/1/2019
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