ETERNAL FRIEND

I am like a lizard
moving through your garden,
uncertain of what lies in wait;
willing and unwilling to sacrifice
significant parts of me,
so what remains endures.

Or I could be a bird
dancing in our fountain,
in constant motion,
fearful of silent footsteps
lurking, but never fading.

You are my true connection,
my link to the world.
Without you, my lifeline is broken.
Without you, I am adrift
in an ocean of illusion
that vanished with our dreams
in a tragic turn of fate.

But you are also my compass,
my guide to daylight in darkness.
You are my eternal friend,
through whose eyes
I see hope and purpose.

I can tell your secret to the wind,
your shadow beside me
in every minute, of every memory, of every adventure,
or I can share your tenderness with those
who, if they knew you,
would miss you forever,
as do I.

So we will travel together, as always,
linked not only by love,
but most importantly, by respect
for ourselves and each other.
Your deep passion of life and beyond
fills me with hope.

The thought of you
takes my breath away.

I am intoxicated by you.


© JOHN PISCATELLA