what I notice

Letting myself feel again 

To think and feel and dream again

Takes me to the edge of the ledge 

Of love and adoration

And I can hardly breathe 

For the air is thin up here

I forgot how affection can 

And does

Take your breath away

I almost forgot how to let myself 

Be cared about with earnestness

Sincerity comes in many forms

But gladly given affection is 

The silver lining, the cherry on top, treasure untold

I notice how my heart is happier

Now that you are where you are

Close to me, even closer than before

And flowers seem to be blooming 

Even in winter, in spite of winter, smiling

All around me 

I see the world with a warmth

I nearly forgot how to see

Because of you, dear 

I notice how even friendship can be

And is quite 

Delicious to me

I notice you noticing me

And I adore it