Darkness shattered by the presence
Of a bright flash of light, blinding.
You, your appearance like that of
The sun, arising from the horizon,
Dispelling the blackness of night.
That which is perpetual night, now
Turned into uninterrupted day as we
Frolic in the gentle rays of warmth.
Neither burning nor uncomfortable
With a little rain for the rainbow.
No drugs could ever bring me so
High, that feeling of wings which
Frees me to soar, no longer alone
But with you by my side. Addicted
To the sweet alluring taste of love.
Drunk on the sweet nectar of you,
Filling me completely, no more
Emptiness eating away at my
Soul. Such pain, a distant memory.
Replaced by joy ever-pervading.
If I could dance, such coordination
As escapes me, I would abandon
Myself to love’s music, drawing
Forth my heart, bursting out in
Song. As the eagles weave in flight.
Can the flowers bear to part with
The sun? Even more I cannot leave
Your side, that which sustains me
And gives me life. Amounting to
Apparent suicide, my ultimate loss!
Wherever the sun, my love, goes,
I cannot help but follow in its
Wake. Chasing always, desiring to
Constantly bask in your presence.
Forever accompanying my journey.
Two rings separated, both lives
Intertwined, neither complete in
Essence without the other. A
Reminder further we need not
Look but that which commits.
Testifying to our dedication, a
Date, that moment in time, when
The tender bud did so bloom, the
Beginnings of our love story that
Tells of struggle and triumph.
Easy was not the route we took,
Such agony and uncertainty, even
A close shave with death. Staring
Into the eyes of which has made me
Appreciate you very much more.
A momentous battle fought long,
Seriously draining all my resources,
Tenacious I clung on, unwilling
And unable to let you go. Having
Lost everything, I’ll not lose you!
Fought I did, then tired. Pained to
See you torn between two, reluctant,
I let you go. With that, the anguish
Overcoming me, did drag me down
Into the deep dark pits of the abyss.
Tears shed, frustration unventilated,
That last shred of life fading fast.
Until incensed, I rose, a phoenix
From the ashes, to resume the fight.
Begging for that second chance.
Thus did the tussle recommence,
Desperation giving me strength
Renewed. For life, for love, for
The person who once inhabited
This empty shell. For survival!
Weary and again, injuries thus
Numerous, I could hardly stand,
Except through willpower, mind
Over matter, persevering on until
Reserves gone, physical sacrifice.
One last final thrust, ultimatum,
On which I would either fall and
Never rise again, or march forth
In victory. You on my arm, my
Banner raised high, triumphant!
My battle charger long succumbed
To grievous hurt, on fatigue legs,
I made my move. The outcome
Hanging in balance for a long while.
My heart beating with trepidation.
Then, the sun behind the clouds
Doth shine forth, dispelling the
Darkness once and for all. The
Answer I had been waiting for.
Music to my ears, soul’s balm!
Oh, sweet love! Did you choose
Me? Little old me? With nothing
To offer but insignificant me. Yet,
My suggestion you did concur.
Succeeded in catching me off guard!
Now together, never to part, such
A long way to have come. Yet
Even lengthier the road to travel.
Hand in hand, heart to heart, we
Face all that Life can throw at us.
Everyday, looking into your eyes,
Just losing myself in you, who has
Me found. Falling in love, again and
Again, that joy buoying me. Addict,
To whom you are my crucial daily fix.
Hearing you say how much you love
Me, I am contented. No more struggles.
In your arms totally surrender. A home
No longer a nomad. I have arrived at
Last, that which I fit snugly within, you.
Even if no one should understand and
Accept us as one, it matters not to me.
Only that you are here by my side, I
Know everything will be all right.
Love that requires no sustenance ‘cept you…