The Cardinals lost another one ~ after receiving a memo from the superintendent today, I'm already unhappy about the forthcoming school year ~ my printer is throwing a temper tantrum as I try to print my genealogical newsletters ~ so maybe I'll perk up my spirits by sharing a poem with you. Yes, I write poetry, too. :) This one was an honorable mention in a contest hosted by Blue Mountain Arts:

A Message of Love
[c2000, 2006 Vikki L. Jeanne Cleveland]

Did you give your heart to the moon, my love,
To carry on to me?
I felt your love as I gazed last night
At Heaven’s canopy.

Did you reach for the sky and touch a star
And charge it with your love
To shine on me here and warm my night
With endearments from above?

Did you murmur “I love you!” to the breeze
And send it on its way
To touch my cheek and softly breathe
Your sweet communiqué?

Will you love me forever and one day more
Though we must be apart?
Let the heavens bring me your message, love,
Of what is in your heart.