another one...

seemingly quiet with spare uncertainty
one of transition and things yet to see
of silent happiness through transient echoes
reverberations that last as far as it goes
not quite shining but not without the gleam
better than not once we seek within
there is plenty more to seek and distance to cover
but here with me we hold each other
of things that lost and affirmations that stand
through tests of time one hand in hand
a gratitude of belief wherever it is possible
as we watch this life and this story unfurl


'never leave a piece of youth'
to echoes, silence, patience and grace
we welcome thee