the tender plan

to see this climb the wall
and trail down to the other side
to hold and tend this gentle
bursting in my chest
and in my head

to always act with grace
and humble focus and command
this is
the tender plan

to cradle soothe and comfort
when the world is cruel
unkind
to let the tears and hard words fall
disappear into
thin air

to always put the other first
forever be a friend
this is
the tender plan

walking with you
is the peace i'm looking for
living near you
would be a heaven
in an earthly town

these are but dreams
now awake i face the sunrise
this is my life
and as complex as a puzzle
pieces remain
that will not complete the picture

i'm thankful on this island
we can rest our weary loads
and share in
the tender plan