Un Seul Sourire (Empty Boat)

by  Madelaine Nerson Mac Namara   © 2014

In memory of my beloved parents, 

Pierre and Eileen Nerson, 

and my brother, Paul.

I wish I had

only one smile

the same for all

a grinning soul.

I wish I dared

entrust my face

to the mirror

of razor stares.

I wish I danced

on playful snow

chanced on the tracks

of your singing.

I wish I dreamt

both night and day

heirloomed the light

of milling lives.

I wish I were

that empty boat

wise Chuang-Tzu

advised adrift.