“My heart has burned with passion and has searched forever for
this wondrous beauty that I now behold.” Rumi
I thought beauty was the sunset bidding goodbye at evening’s end,
Until I saw you smile and make the sun retreat in shame.
I thought kindness was a stranger’s helping hand,
Until you wiped my tears and nudged me forward.
I thought love was a lifetime of friendship and courtship,
Until your soul spoke in silence and I understood.
I thought distance was a great divide,
Until I realized oceans of separation brought me peace.
I thought I had finished painting my portrait of life,
Until I realized your colours weren’t used in the greater picture.
I thought I had reached the end of my journey,
Until I saw life waiting in the distance.
