Crouched against the dirt,
Surrounded by tall grass,
Searching, hunting for you.
But you found me,
The me I could never be.
The me I buried deep.
I longed for your touch.
Dreamt of you.
Pictured you as my ideal mate.
How rapid the beating heart, when you returned my gaze.
That day I went on the hunt and found your warm embrace.
Shut off to the world in the closet I created.
You made me question.
Pulling me closer with every touch, lifting me with every word.
To see myself through your eyes.
What did you see?
Your words cut me open.
I pushed, afraid to fly.
Fighting for balance.
The room spinning.
You gave your all with little returned.
Because I was not ready to accept that side of me.
Regret for the words left unspoken.
Guilt for giving you just the surface.
Did I leave you broken?
You pried to know, experience more,
When I closed the door.
Years have past, and memories and reflection are all I have.
All the beautiful things to say.
A "thank you" insufficient.
Heart left a flutter, you took my breath away.
The wall fell down.  
Forced to accept what was supposed to be,
What I am,
Because of one moment.
In my search for you,
I found me.