I Remember

She was dancing
On that day so long ago,
With ribbons in her hair.
And everything was right,
And everything was good.

You were laughing,
Your heart was light;
You had not yet seen darkness,
No burden bowed you then.

You pushed me out to dance
For I was not brave enough
To do it on my own.
You've always seen in me
Things I do not see.
--Esther Spurrill