Quietly holding our loved ones near
In one small moment, a universe
Of hopes and plans, of dreams and fears
That expands until my chest might burst
Holding onto this moment
Hope time could just stand still
Just a few moments longer
Knowing one day this will
All recede to yesteryear
Vanish eventually from mind and space
Another tomorrow will appear
But no hereafter can take it’s place
Each moment gone is gone forever
But forms such crystals in our hearts
Of flickering reel we spent together
That scintillate light from the very stars
Stars as far away as yesterday
Their light as close as now
When all todays must fade away
Every act takes its final bow
Years become moments, and moments lifetimes
Our hearts encapsulate such treasures grand
That in a moment can be a universe
And a universe in a grain of sand
