The thing I am most grateful
for is that when my heart broke,
it broke open.

I have seen
your garden

delicately
maintained

I have walked
through your garden

carefully

admiring the
colors

absorbing the
fragrances

I lean down
toward your

prized flowers

and kiss a rose
to show you

I am not
afraid to

bleed a little
for love

you ran so fast to chase
after him;
so fast that
you left
yourself.