Steven Walter Mueller

born to life,
          November 6, 1951
born to eternal life,
          January 8,1999
 
 

The tide recedes
but leaves behind
bright seashells on the sand,
the sun goes down,
but gentle warmth
still lingers on the land,
The music stops,
and yet it echoes on
In awe at refrains...
For every joy that passes,
something beautiful remains.