When you walked through,

that door,

I was smitten,

I was beguiled.

I could feel you,

coming through my skin,

I will never forget,

the moment I fell in love with you.

I wish I could recall,

which way the light was reflecting,

like a proscenium arch,

in the act of life.

But your soul overwhelmed,

vanquished my moment,

sped it off to the universe,

and back in a millisecond.

I wish I could have met you,

when I was sailing,

in a dream,

just to touch you for one moment.

I could see your dream,

as I watched,

asking her to protect you,

when I could not.

And when I settle into repose,

I can feel you next to me,

your spirit touches,

when you are so far away.