Those Green Eyes You came to me in my dreams last night, Stared at me with those green eyes, You did not need to say a single word, Your presence spoke many truths. “I understand” your eyes conveyed, “I understand your pain”, For I have lost a daughter too, And for that nothing can soothe. “I understand when you feel alone, Surrounded by your friends. That talk of other people’s mums, Can make you feel empty inside.” “When you just pray for one more day, Or hour, or minute or embrace, When you feel alone and lost, Like your riding against the tide.” Those eyes stared deeply into mine, And I listened to the silence, Our souls reconnected, I felt your warmth surround me. “I’m feeling hope and fear and loss”, I said, “full of love but empty too”, Your eyes echoed back my words, Your knowing face agreed. That glance felt like a lifetime, Like it would never end, For those brief moments of connection, I’ll be grateful... until we meet again.