You Shine

For Aud, on her birthday

as phosphorescence calls to star

across the wide abyss of scale and space

as smiling dancers catch each other’s eye

in liquid motion of communal grace

as laughter flows like mountain streams

reflecting sunlight, bright cascading thread

as shared remembrance brings out precious dreams

collecting gravity to hold connection steady

so your strong line of light calls forth the spark

that makes us feel accepted and connected

you shine, and we glow forth against the dark

shine on shine, down chains of light reflected

amid life’s scrambles, worries, hopes, and woe

you shine - I wanted you to know.

with love from Wendy

©Wendy Mulhern
March 11, 2011