“All the beauty that's been lost before wants to find us again”
 U2

You arrive from within
The glow of the
Full moon,
A soft light that brightens
And expands
Until you stand before me
With a tender, loving smile.
It has been so long
Since I've seen you,
I had feared I'd never
See you again.
Where have you been?
And with a tender touch
To my blushing cheek
Our thoughts meet
And words, feelings,
Are shared,
And I understand at last
You were but waiting
For me to catch up,
To experience
What my life demanded
Before I was ready
To be with you.
Since long ago
Every step I've taken
Every choice I've made,
Has led me here,
And now we are here
Older, wiser,
Our hearts open
And ready to be
All that we will be
Together.

c. 2023