wide eyed surprise
the vastness of the world
tinged with fear
and wonder
just beyond the edge
of the side-walk
yet I was not alone
or in danger
ever watching she stood
ready to protect, rescue
love
in fading grey
she lingers still
a shadow, a ghost
leaving me
with the same child within
wide eyed
I step alone
beyond the edge of the side-walk
hanging out at the pub today
