Sand Mandala

It's been years since my last visit But the little things bring me back The scent of her hand soap And the buttons from a guitar strap Frozen cookies in the oven Fresh snow on the balcony Sunshine on the carpet A box of wine and DVDs I never saw it coming I was caught by surprise By cicada's calming chorus The smell of green grass at night Intercepted handshakes Breakfast in the afternoon Netflix in her bedroom A kiss that's way overdue That was the first time that color filled the room The realization blinding You were always mine to lose I'll create the spaces I'll cover you with white Give me the strength to be spotless I'm letting go Letting go Goodbye Maps above the doorway Usher in a whole new life I saw it out for miles But I was caught by surprise I'm the thawing out of winter The coming of the spring A spectre in the window Waiting for nothing I'll create the spaces I'll cover you with white Give me the strength to be spotless I'm letting go Letting go Goodbye