You make me feel

the way I’ve been aching to feel for years


my idea of her was a distant theory

and only that; a theory

carefree, with a dash of sass

an ounce of innocence 

in a pool of wisdom

the smile in her father

dancing across a sea of enemies

hope, faith in others

more importantly, myself

I’m finally lifting my chin

opening my eyes

looking forward

I can see the skylight

the snow stings the tops of my feet

you’re finally next to me

grabbing my hand

and I can feel everything


I can finally feel again