She was wondering how.
She was wondering why.
She was wandering around the room.
She was laughing out.
She was crying hard.
She was filled with fear and doom.

I saw her at the window.
I saw her looking out.
I saw her cheek that was wet with tears.
I watched her as she crossed her arms.
I watched her as she walked.
I watched her count her fears.

She was wondering when.
She was wondering where.
She was wondering if she could.
She was laughing out.
She was crying hard.
She was certain that she would.

I saw her at the window.
I saw her looking out.
I saw her dry her tears.
I watched her as she stood up straight.
I watched her as she walked.
I watched her calm her fears.

Poem by Elizabeth Jane McDonald