Red and blue and deep deep green
And diamond brilliance in your fingers
And I am taken by your fascination
With a handful of stones
I take all my love, my whole heart
And place it in your hands
Yours to do with as you wish
I wish and dream of all that won't be
Stuttering and lost in wonder
Watch you drop and bend and scoop
A handful of stones to hold
Does it keep you warm and full
Does it whisper secrets to you
Does it offer promises
Of hope and will and future bright
Does it cut your skin and bleed you
Leave you open to the pain
Does it make you wish for rain
Your handful of stones
6/12/00
