Kimi Made

It all started with a thought,
Something so simple my mind could not grasp it;
Something so clear I could not comprehend.

I set out to find you, determined and aware
Your place, our place, was not so far away

Along, I found my friends, who offered me hospitality
Kindly, I refused and set my eyes ahead, and heart to you.

Along, I found a man, alone and at peace.
My soul longed to join him, but, alas, I needed you.

Along, I saw a kitten, trotting along, so cute.
My fingers wished to touch it, but my passion thought of you.

Along, I thought of health, the crisp, clean air of a walk
But I knew I had to be in the presence of you.

Along, I heard a cry, a sudden scream for help;
I deduced it was my yearning, and hastened more to you.

Upon my arrival at your place, our place,
Your place was not there. It had eroded away.
I had wasted too much time, I thought,
Far too long on distractions.
If I hastened, I might have finally met you.

I have lost it all.
None of you to offer my hospitality.
None of you to be alone with.
None of you to caress.
None of you to enjoy.
None of you to aid.

And it was so clear. It was so simple.
You were not in your place.
You were with my firends, the man, the kitten, the air, and the cry.
And I was alone.