Shared In Time

I stood upon the misty crest
looking down below.

Watching waves -
crashing upon the stony shore.

And whispered in the wind;

when you see the stars I see
and feel the land beneath my feet.

When you feel the heat
of a lover’s breath
as I do upon my weathered cheek.

Then you will feel what I feel
and see what I see
and hear what I hear.
Then you will understand
the beauty of the stars,
the sea and land -

and me.

And in that moment
whisper back a gentle sigh

content to understand;

that each earthly breath you take
is a measured moment

that we to –
have shared in time.