Numbers
by Emily Seth
1 Kind Phrase
Uttered at the best of times.
2 Small Dimples
As a smile graces her face.
3 Long Days
Filled with stress and horror,
4 Word Sentence
That brings all the light back.
3 Hours Later
She’s still thinking about
2 PM
When you stood up and said,
1 Kind Phrase
That no one else would give.
1 Year Later
When all the world seems wrong,
2 Kind Eyes
Are peering at your face.
3 Long Minutes
Of supportive silence.
4 Needed Words
“Everything will be okay.”
3 Wet Tears
Dripping down your face,
2 Small Dimples
Appearing on her cheek,
As she reminds you,
1 Kind Phrase
Can save a life.
by Emily Seth
1 Kind Phrase
Uttered at the best of times.
2 Small Dimples
As a smile graces her face.
3 Long Days
Filled with stress and horror,
4 Word Sentence
That brings all the light back.
3 Hours Later
She’s still thinking about
2 PM
When you stood up and said,
1 Kind Phrase
That no one else would give.
1 Year Later
When all the world seems wrong,
2 Kind Eyes
Are peering at your face.
3 Long Minutes
Of supportive silence.
4 Needed Words
“Everything will be okay.”
3 Wet Tears
Dripping down your face,
2 Small Dimples
Appearing on her cheek,
As she reminds you,
1 Kind Phrase
Can save a life.