my true love

when we first met, our love was instant
or rather, i fell immediately in love with you
you? you loved me from afar
you loved me from forever

colourful and bright
our love was the fireworks
ignited, it sparkled and glittered

you showered me with gifts and miracles
you lavished on me, wonders untold

our love was explosive
so much
i couldn't get enough of you
it was exciting, volatile
always demanding, always searching
i wanted you, needed you, couldn't go without your everything

now ....

now i'm older
wiser perhaps
our love ... it blossomed

gentle like a river
strong as the ever sturdy oak
it is solid and secure

no longer demanding
no longer capricious
contentment i've gained

in the stillness and quiet,
i revel and absorb

just as i know you've always been there
i know you'll always still be here

quiet contentment
constant accompaniment

i know i can sit and listen
just rest and watch
waiting
listening
learning

i grow

i celebrate our love