for you with the long legs

   who longs to climb the highest hill

not for the view but the journey

for you who longs to sing morning songs   

   to share your gaiety

but share it softly   intimately

for you who stands stoically

   taking hit after hit uncomplainingly

letting each hit bounce off your chest like superwoman

for you who sits alone   and sad   

   in despair

whose hopes were dashed   and dashed again

for you and all the others   you are my beloveds   

and i am yours   let this be a beginning

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