i knew you were there

and i knew you were the

embodiment of Love

 

and my young heart and mind

experienced this as much

as i could at the time.

 

but now i look back and see

the miles upon miles,

paths traversed both rocky

and smooth,

 

and i carry all of this, every bit

in memory and in emotions

legion within my chest.

 

and i marvel

that ‘faithful’ is no longer

theoretical, but is

 

the dearest and closest of

friends. bound faithfulness known

inside my veins, living within bones.

 

and i marvel even more at the gift

that this journey is and has been,

but most of all i am thankful to the One

 

who has been there every step,

every breath, every beat of my heart,

and has allowed me to experience

what goodness inherent is

 

and i never want

to doubt again.