To be known, to be understood br to still be wanted in that knowledge and truth br How does that feel? ... Is it good? ... br It must be real, this yearning grasps me in every mood. br br To be heard, to be seen br to be held close through life and in my dreams br What is that like? ... Is it warm? ... br I think it happens, I read some words so long ago. br br To be loved, to be forgiven br to be myself yet One with you this side of heaven br but I know better... it cannot be... br There is no room in your self-ish soul for me. br br To be alone, to be without a home in br the heart and arms of him I know so well br I tell myself: it's all right... it's okay... br you've never known love any other way. br br (2.26.06 - - Be well, Little Spirit, for the end is not yet writ.