In Between
by Paula Roberts © 2005

In between the lines of life
are wonders unexplored;
friends and lovers, unheard hopes and dreams.

Like afternoon shadows they follow reality,
always within your reach,
illusive, but filled with awesome promise.

Listen with care to the shadow’s echo
calling on your mind to reward your heart
with joy and abundant love.

For as surely as shadows concede to night,
dreams that once were ours to savor,
fade to reflections of wistful regret.