Think back one year,
exactly one year.
Do you remember
where we were?
Do you recall
the tremble inside
when our eyes met?
Or nervous smiles
that asked, Is that you?
Do you remember
our first embrace?
The warmth
flooding through us,
the instant connection
so pure and natural,
it simply felt right?
Do you marvel
at what happened next?
How we talked
for hours:
eyes locked,
hands entwined?
Do you smile
when you think of our
mouths and minds
pouring out effortless
torrents of words?
Tumbling conversation
that grew like a river
coursing downstream
towards the sea?
No longer restricted
by written words,
heartfelt affection
unfolded un-edited.
Emotions poured forth,
spontaneous and tactile:
the touch of your hand
replacing a sentence,
the tilt of your head,
the look in your eyes,
proclaiming our love
without making a sound.
Do you remember
how magical it felt?
And one year on,
the river we shaped
runs wide and deep,
traversing life’s contours,
occasional rapids,
and untold wonders
we’ve yet to explore.
So think back, one year,
exactly one year.
Look back with fondness
and always remember:
one year’s the first
of so many more.
