For Nikki and Kris

In love, all is one:
male and female, yin and yang,
dance to just one drum.

For Gautam & Alya

Two hearts unite
like rivers: inseparable,
overcoming all.

For Elizabeth's Dad

No matter what you
add, subtract, divide, my love
for you multiplies.

For Claire and Sam

Your love, my mirror,
reflecting my own heart, like
two hands pressed in prayer.

For Ani Alyce Louise

Puppies cuddle close--
share warm breath, warm fur, warm love.
Winter melts away.

For Holly

Plastic silence, then--
Ventricles flap, floating on
Wind, your breath, your love.

For Kuro

Majestic Kuro--
Strong and calm but misses Mom.
"Mommy please come home!"

For Lucy

Lucy, mild and meek,
Trembles on the couch-back. But
In Mom's arms she smiles.

Strength of Love

How do I know that
What doesn't kill me makes me
Stronger? I love you.

Knees Weak

What doesn't kill me
Makes me stronger? No, my love,
Still alive, knees weak.

Time

Years flow like river
Past our feet, but memories
Stay alive in us.