Note: Written around early December 2000 about a good friend of mine named Jen, a.k.a. Querida.

“Spirit”

Light through shadows

That is your life

Shake my head in wonderment

For I could never imagine

Being so strong

Or so brave

You don’t even see them

The shady parts of you

You live with and through them

Defeating the demons

Facing them – no hesitation

Never fear nor falter

The ones who suffered

Could take strength from watching you

I hope, for their sake

That they do

I find my strength in you

And I love you