I would give you, almost anything,

for the borders, to close.
For our separate galaxies,
to inch, and crawl, ever closer,

winding and unwinding
around each other,
like the red thread of fate,
rocking gently, on twin spools.

I would give up, almost everything,

for my lifeline, to unravel,

if only...

to retangle, around yours,
in a closed,
but infinite loop.

I would give you my all,
my everything

For the distance,
between us...
to vanish.
For the spaces around us,
to suture themselves, together,
and heal,
like gaping wounds.

For the sublime favor,
of feeling you shine down, on me,
in a way no other, could do.

To see all your love,
reflected, in your mirrored irises,
and know that no one,
stands before, or behind me.

And I'd sell my own soul,
without a second thought
just to hear you say

That I'm your one,
your only love,
and no other
could ever

do.

Stillness echoed long and loud
Among the waterlilies out,
And was repeated by the trout
Who would not move or swim about

Silence reigned at morning come
And into noon the world kept mum
Noiseless sunlight beams become
An unforgiving tranquil thrum

I came upon this place by chance
Where time had stopped its ageless dance
Mirrored waters at first glance
Who’s picture put me in a trance

Not a single sound was heard
Not a cricket nor a bird
Perhaps a fly that soon demurred
To stillness that here reigned unstirred

When at last my mind awoke
From its dreamlike state, I spoke,
Attempting to still make a joke
Of shunned fire without smoke

“By god! the Farmer had his way,
All he took, he would not sway
But not to cry, he’ll surely stray,
And give up his terrain some day”

Quick I left this place that not
For any living thing begot,
Besides the stillness of the spot,
A single thing to tempt but rot

I hate that I have to miss you;
It makes me very sad.
But I love that I have someone to miss,
Because that makes me very glad.
It makes me love you even more
When I get to see you again.
It makes me happy, smiling ear to ear,
Just the same as when our love began.
You have a special hold on me;
I’m surely glad you do.
‘Cause, baby, you’re my sweet man;
There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you.
You still make me get butterflies
Whenever we’re together.
It’s the best feeling, getting these butterflies,
Because you make me feel so much better.
I feel content around you;
You are my greatest calm.
You bring me peace with your presence;
You’ve brought me that all along.
When I hate that I have to miss you,
Wishing I was always by your side,
There’s nothing I’d trade to be with you
On this life’s beautiful ride.