The Two of Us
You touched my hand
in the pouring rain
and I felt such need for you,
overwhelming me.
We had only met
two glorious days ago
but I knew in my heart
we would be together
for the rest of our lives.
You put your arm
around me as
you protected me
from life
and we entwined
as one person
understanding that
the other
must be an individual
and yet
would be and do
what was best
for us both.
The sexuality was hot
and passionate
but there was more
than that -
we cared for each other
and wanted the other
to thrive and keep
their uniqueness, and
develop their talents,
achieving their wants
and ambitions.
And now, my heart breaks
and I cry, alone,
when you aren’t looking,
as I see your illness
take big chunks of you,
swallowing your strength
and robbing me of you,
little by little.
But still, I feel the same
as in the beginning,
as we remain,
loving one another,
just you and I,
the two of us.