It's a tragedy that
it has taken me
all this time
to realize what love is --
what touching palm to palm
and caressing cheeks
and softly kissing lips
and your hands on my bare skin --
and the power it had
to win me over like that.

I stared into your eyes;
so captivating, so gentle.
You gave me that signal
as you pulled at my ribs
and brought me in closer
to you and
I couldn’t help myself
I caved
I sunk into you like
waves crashing over me
and I wanted nothing more
than to drown in your skin.

You came into my life
at an unexpected time
in the most unusual way
yet everything about you
seemed to fit with ease
like the way you smiled
with your teeth or
how you place your hand
against my cheek
or how with the uttermost perfection
you fit into the crease of my neck
with such grace and such love
and all I can ask if you'd like to
stay.

My inspiration
lacks due to the absence of
your chest against mine.

If all that separates me from you
is just the sky and sea
I would learn how to both swim
and fly and breathe underwater
all so the miles grew into feet
and then to inches
and then to the palms of your hands.

Spirit, lead me where my faith is without borders,
let me walk across the marshland, desert, or sea
because I call upon Your name, everyday,
my heart rests in Your embrace
and I know You won't let my feet
sink beneath me.

Somehow I must learn
to forgive myself for all
the choices I can't make.