21.
Lily white, her crown of snow
In curving light her petals grow.
Bird in flight sees her below,
Moved by sight of such a glow.

22. Spring
First won't look like much
but it smells and sounds and feels
like coming alive

23.
“I hope you dance,” whispered Moira
To Neal at their very first ball
“Sweet lass!” he said as he kissed her
They were wed before the next fall.
“I hope you dance,” Cora’s brother
Teased as he saw her big chance
But the man who made eyes at his sister
Said, “I regret to say I don’t dance.”

24.     Paper Castle
Quavers at my touch.
Ramparts flutter instead of banners.
Like a fortress of reeds,
Shivers as it tries to stand.
Prays for lack of rain.
On its knees with a breeze,
Then bounces up again.
Fears water, shoes, and scissors.
Poor thing wants to be a castle,
But it’s only made of paper.

25.     [about the TV show Heroes character Sylar]
Not long ago this man was a murderer.
Shameless.
Then his life was aimless.
Not long ago this man spent time in a hero’s head.
Manipulating.
Now is he capitulating?
Not long ago this man sought help.
Sick, tricked.
Hidden with bricks.
Not long ago two men lived five years in a parallel world.
Broke the wall.
Forgiveness conquered all.
Not long ago this man saved the world.
“Hero.”
Should we fear you?
This man deserves a fanfiction.
A brave new man?
Let’s hope he can.