“Hand in Hand”

On one hand, my wants are simply that – wants;

selfish things better left to dry out, crumble into dust

and blow away on the gentle winds of our Love.

On the other Heart, my desires come from a deep place of Love.

They were born in the amazing re-Union that is us,

and they have been strengthened by the simple fact

that my life is Good when you are in it …

And so, my Love, to honor you & us

& the life that has brought us this far,

I will tell you what I want …

I want to give you everything you desire …

I want to spend my nights laying by your side,

& take long walks with you by day …

I want to watch the sun & the moon vie for who looks more beautiful on your hair …

I want to light candles and stay up all night tracing your curves …

I want to be the one who is there for you when you are down,

and I want to be the one who revels with you when you succeed …

I want to be ridiculous with you,

and I want to share with you Nature’s beauty …

I want to be your Friend, your maid,

your chauffeur, your masseuse & your handyman …

I want to be the one who brings you tea in bed when you are ill,

and I want to be the one who cheers you on if you are ever in doubt …

I want to be the one who stands between you and all harm,

and I want to be the one who steps aside and watches while you brush harm away …

I want to be the one who holds you close when you want to be held,

and I want to be the one who smiles, nods his head, and leaves when you want to be alone …

I want to party with you and dance with you and travel with you,

and celebrate our Love with our Friends with you …

I want to share with you all my favorite places,

& show you the amazing man you inspire me to be …

I want to be there for you as we age together …

I want to be there with you until the end.

And after that end, I want to ride the spirit-winds with you,

hand in hand,

… until we come back here to do it all over again.

That, my Love, is what I want.

Filed under: Peace-full Poetry by Scaughdt