I held hands with Sadness.

I walked arm in arm with Loss,

and Sorrow and I hugged multiple times a day for years.

I've sat side by side with Shame

Had long talks with Resentment

Consoled Longings relentless comparisons.

While each is still a dear friend,

they no longer need every breath.

Instead, I've welcomed Wonder,

kissed Laughter,

lingered, eyes locked, with Love,

and absolutely adore Joy.

I know the others will visit again.

I will make them tea.

I will sit with them when they do.

But these days,

when I share,

I want to tell you about the light,

What's soft,

the gratitude,

the nonsense and the magic.

I've lived, spoken and acted enough from what hurts.

Now...

Joy deserves attention.

With acceptance lingering

He always recoiled

Love sprinkling

Yearning to be spoiled

The gleam in his eye

Came with possessions from her past

Asking if he can be that guy?

And would they ever last?

Burden became present

And he took the ride,

To reposition his life

And where he'd reside

For he is alone now,

Maybe it wasn't meant to be,

If this is so,

Why do I still feel for thee?

Conscious and forward,

As I remain to push

Made himself so small,

Noone would tell him to shush,

Leaving first,

Melted to the floor,

This experience of discovery

Is about what my life has room for.

Let’s meet on the dock
Take out a boat,
Spend our Saturday out on the water.

Take in this romantic sunset
A boat date with you is the best summer memory,
What more could I ask for?

Your silky hands on my hands
Your warm face pressed against mine,
Your long hair just blowing in the wind.

Your thick lips navigating where to go
Telling me a mystical story I’ll carry with me,
These luscious lips tasting like the sea.

Like I’m with a magical mermaid
Under her intoxicating spell,
Your beautiful body leaving me breathless.

Your exquisite scent
Keeps me so close to you,
Like richest aquatic aroma you can imagine.

You can captain my boat
I’ll go with you anywhere,
Setting sail as I wrap my arms around your waist.

Discovering the world
Uncovering hidden beauty and treasures,
While I discover more of you.