Uncle

she cried uncle today,
life's expectations, self expectations
she dropped them at her feet.
She then stepped over them and walked away.

Those locks that shut behind her as she left
The locks that shut behind me as I visited
Do they lock her away from the world?
or provide a loving fortress around my
damsel in distress?

I am restless tonight
the sun has set and night is surrounding her alone.
new sounds, new routines, new life
one old friend who waits for visiting hours.
one old friend who will wait forever.

~nina~