with the sunrise came the timeless light of childhood
that lingered and danced among us throughout the day.
we fought pirates and befriended elves.
he built me a castle on a cloud.
our love weaved each perfect wisp to another
to form a grand palace reflective of our laughter, tears.
inside its silver walls we speak of the future and what lies within it.
only with him do i feel the convinced hope, the only thing that truly steadies the nervous restlessness in my heart.

i will miss the dedication and the times we laughed so much
it felt like our singing hearts would leap from our chests.
disappointment transitioned smoothly
into rebuilding my broken heart.
the disappointment and self hatred
has been replaced with contentment.
however, they still strike my otherwise unbroken heart
as lightning strikes otherwise unburned trees.