Why I Love You, Doctor Who... Poem by Denis Martindale

There is no real need to mention
How many months the falling in love has lasted
As time does not really express itself properly
When we are really in love with someone.
In fact, when apart, time is somewhat meaningless.
It lacks precious intimacy, as it is less real to us.
Time is like a stopwatch that starts as soon as love begins.
It pauses when we are apart
And it is worn close to the heart
To remind us that our lives are the measure of our heartbeats
Whether in love or not.
Time increases our awareness that we are mortal
And yet capable of a forever together love…
And that is why our time together is everything
And all that it needs to be…


Denis Martindale November 2019.