The Gift

I was alone, longing for love and a friend;
Needing a touch, an embrace,
Feeling an emptiness only someone
Without love could feel.
I searched for “you” in sidewalk cafes;
In quaint bookstores;
In shopping malls.
I looked for a face, a smile, a chance;

I tried too hard
And didn’t try hard enough.
I gave up hope of finding you.
I went to bed at night
Dreaming of our meeting,
A glance, where our eyes would meet
And a knowing thought would pass.
Your hand would touch mine
And my body would tremor with the touch….
I slept fitfully, longing for you
Wanting you.
But you weren’t there.

And then, just when I gave up hope,
You came into my life.
You were right in front of me all the time.
I wasn’t looking for YOU.
You came upon me unexpectedly.
You offered me friendship and love.
You took my hand and led me
To the place I so desperately sought.

You made me alive again,
With hope and passion and dreams
That would comfort me at night.
You took my lonely soul
And made it dance with life again.
I cannot thank you enough for your gift,
Your trust in me, your love for me….

I sleep surrounded by your love now,
Looking forward to a new day
To be with you
To love you
As you have loved me.