Because I knew you.

because I knew everything about you.

and had.

for years.

when we were together.

It’s like no time had passed.

Because I knew you.

It felt the same.

Electric and warm fuzzy.

It took my breath.

My heart slammed against my ribcage. Mouth dry.

shallow breathing. Embracing.

Your long hair.

bearded sheepish grin.

I couldn’t have pictured you any more perfect.

Because I knew you.

I knew it was destined for failure. Even before the second first kiss.

And yet. I maintained the childlike hope for you that spanned half my lifetime.

Because I knew you.

it was better than the last.

The connection. The laughter.

The love. Was real. Though fleeting.

Because I knew you.

I knew it was destined for failure. Even before the third, first kiss. Perhaps even destined to be the last, first kiss.

Because I knew you.

I am the person who sees the good. I am the person who seeks to fix others. I am the person who will always love you unconditionally.

Because I knew you.

I came to know me.