these people and their smiles
are everything that's real
the air is cold
and my heart was torn
but they took their silk thread
and weaved it back together
their concern wraps me
all in ribbons of trust and hope
that secure my mind
and tie at the end
their words tumble into my cup
and make it half full
I thank the stars every day
for the love that's been poured
and for everything that they did
and for all that he didn't