Beloved

By Helen H. Garrett

Here, where you left it,

your dearest treasure safe,

the jewel you sought

in far and lonely lands.

Here, warm in the sunlight

of our tender care,

here, polished and glowing

in our eager hands,

here where you left it,

never lost at all.

Here is the treasure

you have ever sought,

here in our hearts, unused,

held safe and fast

for a beloved one

come home at last.