My Sunflower Girl

I will hear your voice in bird song,
and find your love in sunlight and dappled shade,
and your gifts, in the colour and fragrance of flowers.
And I will cry with you in the rain.
For my path will be your path. And my breath your breath.
And you will be there in the moonlight and in the stars.
And your warmth will reach me, even on frosted ground.
For the willow will be revived.
And the birds will soar and sing.
And in the breeze - I will whisper, "Hello!"
And as you turn to the sun, I will turn to you.
My Sunflower Girl

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© Cormac McCloskey

This poem was written for Jessica (Li Jie) when I thought I had reason to be concerned for her. But as it turned out, the concerns weren't justified.