Tokens

A feather floats gently down

carried on the whimsical breeze

dancing quietly

moving right then left

finally landing nearby 

– just when encouragement is needed.

A beam of light 

breaks through the cloud cover

bright and straight and glorious

against the grey of the 

lowering sky

– just when hope sputters…

giving it life again.

A whiff of perfume

in a closed room

its subtle floral aroma 

tickles the nose

refreshes the senses

– just when loneliness beckons.

A bird flutters

lands on the windowsill

or terrace

or nearby branch

tweets, cocks its head

bright eye curious

– just when love is longed for.

Tokens of Presence

Affirmations of Companionship.