you...

what is the meaning of you
coming into my life as you have
a fast and furious whirlwind before i even knew

i felt it from the start
what i could not understand
from the tips of my eyes to the core of my heart

how was i to know
as confusion settled in at first
where this connection would go

was i even thinking
as perhaps denial whispered softly
into my inner being where it began sinking

then it became time for me
to realize that you
have become that which allows me to see

i know
that i was meant to cross paths with you
and not in a subtle way, but like so

it happened so quickly
time stood still enough
for you to capture me

my words and breath
mingled with images of you
wondering if we are seeing each other after even death

and now after having shared moments with you
i slow my pace down
so as to not let your sweet face disappear from my memory's view....

s.m.