If I could fall back,
to the moment you turned that corner,
and took my breath —
If I could pass some bit,
some deeper understanding or peace,
to a younger man —
If I could sit in the midst,
of torment, uncertainty, and fear,
with only the remnant —
of what I’ve discovered in this …
… shared bed,
shouldered loss,
uncertain life —
I would take a breath,
and take your hand,
with a nervous smile;
I’d kiss your skin.
I’d hope you know.
All you are, have been, and will be …
Is more …
and all …
… I’ll ever need.
I adore you.