I loved our time
before your demise
it was innocent and pure
more than we could endure
you would jump in my arms
wrap your legs around my waist
as I inhaled deeply
khali mist all I taste
I stayed in Seattle for you
left everything I knew
then our contract ended
and you chose not to renew
there was a glorious moment
trapped in your
thicket
thorns digging in deep
welcoming it
as I succumbed
peace overcame
I realized
I never
loved
myself
until
I
loved
you.