to ccd (written in a moment of mushy longing

you were the light that chased
the shadows of guilt..
of shame...of the weariness
that has at times left me feeling as if i bear the brunt
of the world's sorrow

it was you and your unerring kindness
which has rekindled my trust and slowly melted away
the ice and frost that has numbed my empathy

you are a being of light
my guardian angel
my forgiving lover
my kindred spirit
i will carry your smile in my mind
your gentle caress in my bosom
your lovely laugh in my soul
soothe me with your memory
calm me with your fragrance
like the fresh blooms of spring which ends
the coldness of winter.