Sometimes, the most beautiful things happen when you least expect
A cold gentle breeze on a hot afternoon,
sunshine in the rain,
a rainbow at the end of a heavy downpour.
But nothing beats love that finds you asleep
and you wake up feeling anew,
wondering what could have changed overnight.
But you smile sheepishly as you take your usual cold shower in the morning
and whistle as you run your belt through the belt loops of your old jeans
because it's something unique and you enjoy the blanket of warmth that has come with it.
After tucking in your shirt, you dance a little
because you remember the day you first saw her
how she walked distinctly at the bus park
how her legs moved gracefully step by step 
like a conductor leading a choir with the rest of her body following in perfect harmony.
For a moment, you were lost and watched her every move, breathing it all in like the smell of soil after a brief drizzle.
That is you, my Laber.
You have been a ray of sunshine
the one that shines through a forest and gives the younger trees
the eyes to see how tall they can become.
Loving you is always easy because you make it easy
talking with you always calms down my storm
for your voice, an alto, is like the shoe you pick from the shop  and your foot just fits.
And you just pay and walk away  without bargaining.
Your laughter, loud and from the depths of your stomach always gives me joy 
especially when you throw your head back as you laugh
like a child at a mischievous adult
I don't even want to talk about your smile,
we might need a book for that.
For it's alluring and highlights your sublime beauty.
The icing to the chocolate cake that you are.
If it wasn't for Jesus, your smile could have saved the world.
Men have gone to war for less
but for you, i am ready to start earthquakes
and make the earth tremble.
Because you are mine, my precious.


©Maathe