“Side by side, Fear and I stand, Watching, Her. For a time, It is all she can do, To gaze back and forth upon us, Each in turn. I smile. Fear scowls. Back and forth, Terror, And Love. Fear whispers, I sing. After a time she pauses, Eyes locked with mine. Slowly, hand trembling, She reaches out to me. Her lips part, Tears flowing, She cries out, I Love You. Fear seethes, Wanders off, Hateful, Muttering, I'll Be Back. Turning, I call out to him, I'll Be Here, with her, where I belong.”
