After the typhoon of finding you,
After the hideaway weekend
Eating chocolate covered strawberries
In a steaming Jacuzzi…

After serenades, and love poems I have scribbled,
Dancing in our new home
Cooking for you,
Fighting with you…

After the many meals together,
Devouring each other with our eyes
Working hard to build a life together
I find you standing beside me…

At times, I cannot recall what life was
Before you cast your shadow on me.
The pain of old mistakes
Like arthritis on a rainy day.

You are balm to my hurt
A soothing cool hand on my fevered brow.
We rub each other -
But only the right way.