Marie
For M. H.

Keep your chin held high,
Don't lose faith,
I know you're losing breath.
Sometimes it takes all you've got
To stay alive,
To stay afloat.
But face the rain,
Just like you've always done.
Gather every tiny star
Until you've finally got your blazing sun.
I know it isn't much,
But it's all I've got to give to you,
My faith in you and a promise;
I'll never leave you too.
 

~Jan Brian Vis 1