943 A Love Story Poem by V F

We never knew of each others existence
You were you.. living your life
I was me …. dying my death
Until the vast switchboard up in the universe
Decided to click..clack.. and connect us……
And I still am wonder struck..

First you wrote …
Hungry for more.. we spoke..
I read you.. I heard you…..
Never knew what you looked like..
Yet kept wondering …how you did appear?
Then I saw your image ….
You were perfect..picture perfect..
Made me insecure.. so beautiful you were…
I oft wondered… what drew you to me?
Why would you want to talk to me?
What did I have to offer you?
You… happy ….beautiful….content..
Had everything one could need or want….
Then I looked harder and saw…
Caught a rare glimpse.. your wonderful soul
So vulnerable.. soft.. fragile..
Want to protect you
Gather you close..deep in my arms
Cup my fingers around your flame.. never letting it falter..
cannot stop you from getting hurt..
But want to be there… so its easier to bear..
When life seems so tough.. and thorns are all that you feel
Come my darling to me.... let me soothe
Your pain.. your hurt..
Come my love.. let me fill
Your emptiness.. till it brims and overflows….

(19th October 2004)