Love grown by design

It was where the several stayed

the few – they strived to be

like those stuck to the peaceful shore

who much preferred the sea

What part do we mere mortals play

in where the others are –

the choice is theirs – and theirs alone

we see a different star

Yet contradiction lives its life

in uncertain times –

to doubt is only to be wise

like water turned to wine

Yet one’s wish to tear down the wall

may lay one’s feelings bare –

a darling bud will spring to bloom –

from no-man’s-land to there

The day (once night) will shine again

and meet the brightest sky

belief meets trust and honesty –

a love grown by design.