Before Time's Done - To Mary Helen

I walked upon love's path enfolding thee,

A soul that seemed at times too rare a gift

For one as I who lived so vitally,

A child embracing Nature's vast uplift.

But then the heart recalls the joy of days

Among the laughing flowers, kindly trees,

Communicants with Nature in her ways

And moments filled with happiness and ease.

We marvelled at the brilliant flare of sky

Appearing as the red sun disappears

Or a lone bird's notes of soulful ecstasy

When all the multi-coloured morning nears.

I'll meet thee once again before time's done,

Thy shining soul illumining my sight

As stars reflect the glory of the sun

And know thee as I've known in life thy light.