I heard every word and each syllable you

never uttered aloud.

Acknowledge, by now, that communication is not contained inside words.

Spaces between words may

taste sweet as honey

But sorrow is never sweet.

To heal yourself is lonely work,

lacking permission from the tribe…

I bear the load with you, and I bear even more without you

my prince of light

This is your journey as well as mine,

discovering the inner workings of our bond.

Beyond these four walls this lady of shadows

still has some pearls

though your light has left me in this dark place of daggers

Words repeat in my head,

fragments of hours,

minutes,

seconds

eyes locked, broken bones

tik

tok

Underestimating your power to heal yourself

You have not realized what a giant you are.

But I know, I know how it feels when you hold back your words

Your lips always spoke my language,

I would recognize you anywhere

In any form.

Resolute in what I said, I make space.

You know my dark side as I know yours

dark, and silent

while inside the storm rages fresh each sunrise

I want you, not because I can’t do it myself

but because your light restores my spirit.

My words come from wisdom learned through you.

I bear with you from afar,

no longer casting my pearls to swine,

Do not waste too much time on those who appreciate not the enormity of your sacrifice.

You are worth all of it

I am with you still

It is real, I am with you now