By Susan Rancour srancou@acad.stedwards.edu
Date: 9 May 1999

For Geoff in D.C.

Tender mercies you bestow
Upon my worried brow
With your soothing words
That melt into my soul.

Gentleness in a word expresses
Only merely the brink of what
You are capable of giving-
Of sharing with all those you touch.

A passionate spirit you behold
Inside your heart as you
Breathe fire with your words
That sear my mind and envelope my heart.