THE DAUGHTER'S SECRET

She’s so much closer now

And yet it seems the same as before

I’ve seen her but was unable to speak

About how I can love alone.

The distance is reduced

Yet the wall remains impenetrable

I’ve said it all and have no voice

As I wait frustrated for a sign.

The high is suspended in its upward surge

A daunting perpetuation of yesterday’s woes

I sit balancing on the precipice

Preserved by an ailing hope.

Child of my soul speak to me

Let me know the secret of your heart.