A long time spent dreaming, wishing, hoping In silence – biding my time, perhaps? Peace, but only at the surface And deep within, the heart fluttered in nervousness Time spent waiting, partial apprehension undeniable Wanting meaning, purpose – living alone seemed meaningless And now there’s us – it’s no longer just I All the patience, albeit superficial, finally pays off As I erase all layers off my canvas, for us What remains is relief, infinite relief In gratitude towards the universe, for the hand that I have to hold