the weather

Rushing past one another like white water in a ripping river mid summer

Or like turbulent wind whipping through a canyon each fall.

Both of us damaged by an unforgiving frost that sears the ground in winter.

Yet even still—you still were able to stop long enough

To see me. 

Turning winter to spring eternal,

You, who claims to be broken, 

You, who claims to not be able to,

Have loved me enough

To slow down and cherish me,

To cherish us.

You saw me before I showed you

All the hurt and scars.

You held me in your arms

With words and music, 

And then you let me in 

To witness your brilliant heart

Trusting me with more than either ever thought

We could share and still withstand the unrelenting weather.

You took me in your arms to dance

One starry night never to be the same—you and me. 

You witnessed the tears with love and care.

You share with me things you will not write out anymore—please begin again.

Save us from the burning coals

Of misguided gallantry

That stand to burn our bridge as we build it. 

I saw you before you showed me 

All the hurt and scars. 

I sang to you the song

You hadn't heard for too long, 

And then I let you in

To witness my stalwart love

Trusting you with more than either ever thought

We could share and still withstand the unbending weather.

Leap into the light. 

Take my hand, my darling friend.

Allow me to show you what I know

That we might have a proper chance.

Rescue your heart 

From the frostbite 

That threatens to keep you down. 

We saw each other before we showed ourselves

All the tender care we shared as it began to heal our hearts. 

We nurture and care for one another

Like we've never truly had with any other, 

And now the time is near 

For letting go of fear

Trusting ourselves—trusting us—with more than we ever thought

We could share as we prove this bond shall bring us through 

Every type of weather.

Words in italics by C.T. Duncan