Tender Holds
Off the horizon,
The island is seen off,
Off the course from other lands,
Before becoming apart,
Before becoming isolated.
I see to this day,
I live on that island,
With my mother in hand.
I cannot bear the thought of leaving what could be left behind,
I cannot bear the thought of leaving what I love.
But somethings cannot stay the same,
Somethings cannot stay living on forever.
I hold upon my hand my mother's.
I wish upon the dark starry night,
I wish I could stay with her just a bit longer,
I wish I could bring her with me,
But alas it cannot be helped.
I wish to bring my mother's kindness,
To the world,
So that I may continue,
Holding my mother in hand.
On that small island,
I wish to bring the kindness,
And hold on to it for the world,
And to remember it for myself.
Because one day I will be found,
I'm still holding on.