Before

I want to remember, now, while I can,
Before the cold of time,
And distance, and circumstance,
Rob my heart and mind,
Of that single moment,
A second, or two, no more,
Of warmth, of acceptance,
Remembering, not forgetting,
What has gone on before,
No, not ignoring, but,
Embracing, forgiving,
That which we were,
That which we are,
And still, finally, knowing we can move on,
and in that warm,
Timely, needed, moment,
Linger...
And know that,
All,
For us,
Is well.