I saw you where the sky meets the horizon,
A flash of unexpected perfect light.
And it colored my morning
In the beauty that is only you.
And I realized to my delight
That we were not so far away
From each other as we thought.
And now I sit as patiently as I can
Awaiting the rising of your essence
Into the middle of my sky. How I long
For your face to shine down upon me,
Sweet child of my delight, estranged,
But ever in my heart. It’s you for whom
I have been waiting. And I can barely breath
For anticipation. But take your time. Rise, rise,
Slowly, and only by your own intent.
For I have been up waiting,
Waiting when the storm clouds gathered,
And the terrors gave you fright.
Yes I have kept my vigil
Through the darkness of the night.
And finally, after all these years, it’s time.
