Evening Vigil
She sits by candlelight
Surveying the room for imperfections
Noticing details of life collected through artifacts
And knickknacks that adorn her walls
She exhibits patience
A virtue reserved for those wanting
Needing to have something more, but resists
The temptation to fight harder
She can be anyone
But she is herself, retaining pride
Feeling within her that dignity bears importance
That relationships are more than couples
She is wise beyond us all
As she had loved and still loves
Keeping her heart in tact, using it carefully
As she waits for her man to come home to her
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