I spent my life
seeking you,
my soul-friend.

At first you seemed to me
a mirror
reflecting my history,
    my loss,
    my courage.

Now I know
you are the voice of sustenance,
    challenge,
    nurture.

Who knew
that consent
would be so easy,
    so stabilizing,
    so salvific?

Text and image © 2012 by Dirk deVries. All rights reserved.