In His Heart

his walks in the park
is a quiet slow pace
listening to a singing lark
in another time and place
 
he loves her still
in his quiet way
she doesn't listen anymore
her fire for him gone
 
she asked to be free once
and he had hurt so bad
sadly he let her go
but she never left
 
she stayed but left their room
she became distant a stranger
he didn't mind anymore
she was just someone in another room
 
he loves her for their children
who had grown and went away
in the world making their marks
while they grew apart together
 
he walks the quiet park
in his mind's embrace  
another beautiful face
with a caring gentle touch