thoughts of you

these are the beads that would be counted.
these are the grains that in the hourglass would fall.
these are the snowflakes that would kiss a child’s nose.
these are the dew on the morning grass.

these were the wrinkles around my laughter.
these were the tears from my blissful eyes.
these were the butterflies in my stomach.
these were the memories that kept me afloat.

these are words that could write love letters.
these are the salt that could season the food.
these are the rice that could be thrown after the alter.
these are the seeds that could bring life to the field.

these are the air that would fill my lungs
these are the arms that would keep me warm
these are the moments that would last for-ever
these are the reasons that would bring me joy.

these are happy thoughts that would be true
these are realities that would be because of you
these are dreams that would wake me with bliss

these are my reality that would be amiss.

hic extraneus sum