The Miracle

I had practically worked out
all the steps
smoothed out all the wrinkles
of our path
cleared all the obstacles
put myself in the role of a martyr
and planned out a masterplan
carefully, painstakingly
I had worked out
the blueprint of a miracle...
it wasn't hard, perfect strategy
was all that was required
...a little more time was needed
so I sat and replanned
Eureka!
I had worked out the perfect miracle
for both of us
and now to execute it...
I turned around to where i had left you,
a look of victory in my eyes...
to find an empty space
...the waiting was too long for you
...even for a miracle!

Published 5 July 1987 National Herald/Pioneer