Your eyes sparkle, backlit by love’s joy
Full lips part, spreading into a warm smile.
I walk toward you, arms and hands ready
To hold and caress you once more.

We embrace.
On tiptoes, you snuggle into me.
I inhale your familiar light fragrance,
Golden hair pressed against my cheek.

Pulling you close, I’m in heaven.

It’s two years since we first stood here
Nervous, on wobbly legs, fingers twitching. 
Our first meeting. So many firsts:
The touch of hands, sounds of voices 
And a much longed-for bonding hug.

Since then, we’ve embraced many times
But it’s good to be back here
Remembering, again standing so close.
Through our clothing, I feel your body heat
The warmth of your beating heart.
We smile, kiss, and whisper
Like a sigh on the breeze
‘Been a long time.’

Time is not on our side.

Life dealt us different hands
Sending us on separate journeys
Years of wandering, learning, growing.
Until, amazingly, our paths crossed
In this world’s baffling labyrinth.

Though our times together are always too brief
Meetings never frequent enough,
I have something that transcends it all.
Whatever unfolds, however my life continues,
Because of you, what you give, what we share,
I shall always be blessed.

And know this, sweetheart:
My love is for you