Bittersweet Freedom Poem by Ayako Mikawa

The smell of the sea water.
The warmth of the sunlight.
'Twas the freedom we've acquired,
For all hardships we've met.

The breeze swayed your cape,
Yet your eyes focused at the sight.
I approached, smiled, laughed.
Overjoyed by our freedom.

Thou, there, frowned all along.
Still within the trance of the sights.
I, here, said within tears.
Thee shall acquire peace now.

Smile started to glow on your face.
A genuine smile before you fade.
Smiling, as you said not to worry.
Crying, as I accept your departure.

'.. Yes, sir..'