Realizations

I thought I knew beauty,

I thought I grasped grace,

I thought I understood love,

Until your gaze met mine.

I thought my heart was steady,

I thought my strength was whole,

I thought I heard the wind sing,

Until your voice broke through.

I thought the rose held fragrance,

I thought the sky was clear,

I thought nature was a wonder,

Until you came into view.

I believed the sun had set,

And that I’d seen it all,

But it wasn’t until your light shone down that I truly saw.

My eyes were open wide,

But now I'm not so sure—

Maybe they were only half awake

Before they beheld you.

I'll cherish this spark we share,

Nurturing it like a flame—

For when the time is right to shine,

We’ll light up the night together.