For Robert

Take this down, and think of it
my sweet boy, first born, now
in love, and knowing the pain.
There is never separation
when hearts join.

I know this, and you know it too,
since half of eight years
I have lived goodbye to you.

Tender is the heart, but
silk is the strongest thread;
so hearts do withstand the
pull and push, the thrust.

Take this to your heart,
and know it’s true. All life
that loves, will its heart
renew.