Melted Hearts

Time slowed, eyes widened

misted over with exuberant smile

A hope in their solitary life

Reminiscent once in a while

A mother in an old age home

Hoping not to die alone

A guilt on her son's face

And a trembling voice on phone

A woman whimpered all night

Imploring god for her man's life

scathing mission having attained

The war veteran returned to his wife.

A child who painted his dreams

In an orphanage for years

Saw his new parents as he turned

Slithering away his tears

Pausing his emotion for a second

Taking some time to realize

Once unrequited and now marrying

Taking vows looking at her eyes

All those who were once desolated

Now finding their new solace

They had a burning desire inside

For someone to fill that space.

Their belief wasn't MISTAKEN

Happiness rolling down their cheek

A choked voice trying to make

Their melted hearts to speak