On days when

the sun seems

to set too early,

during the drives

where tears seem

to be my

only passenger,

the only thing

that keeps me going

is knowing

you will be there

waiting for me

with open arms,

quiet acceptance,

and  comfort

that seeps

out of your soul…

That light of love

in your eyes?

It erases the pain

and returns

the smile

to my face

that can only come

from being

loved by you.

 

–February 4, 2016