That day you touched me
With such faith and bravery,
Showing me somehow
That you trusted where I’d lead
In a world of deceptions
.
A blessing it was
Watching you reach towards Eden
With no reserve, and
Truly anticipating
Something howling happening
.
With eyes aflame, you
Shared views about strategy,
Without mincing words -
Mutualism was what
You’d ascertained recently
.
The notion of two
Together becoming one
Despite differences;
A diminution of self
To elevate the other
.
But because this kind
Of understanding required
More than our minds knew
We both resolved (steadfastly)
To move beyond illusive
.
With no contrivance
We joined our hearts together,
In purposeful trust,
Becoming a strong mountain
With rushing streams and flowers
.
Touching the other
Without smudging the spaces
We merged both our goals,
And pressed together as one
Into uncharted places…

richard lloyd cederberg

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