No Longer Unfinished

It’s been so long

since the leaves became dry

Since I saw your smile

and laughed with your eyes

So completely have things changed

I perhaps was not ready

Admittedly, still enamored

with emotions so heady

Time passed with silence

and seasons willed their change

No longer any pretense

and all became estranged

Two minds were so close

could have almost been one

But one willing party

has gradually turned to none.

Time

Everything is so different.

Subtly, Life turned to me

And whispered “I’m here”

then left in a rolling wind

Everything is so different.

I close my eyes

And memories crash forth

wanting a place to reside

Everything is so different.

I stand outside in light warmth

And take in sweet scents

that ache as they pass through

Everything is so different.

The day breathes in

And thoughts collide stunningly

boldly possessing all that’s laid bare

Everything is so different.

Strongly, exhalations of the past fall

And give way to newness

brought forth by a soaking rain.