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What I did not know

I did not know what love was
Until I felt your heart pass
Through my tattered Soul
searing Every fibre cold

I did not know what care was
Until I witnessed your watch-full
Testimony to your faith
Displacing the eyes of hate

I did not know what a smile was
Until your face laughed warmth cast
Into an aura of invincible peace
That sates feelings of lost place

I did not know what loving touch was
Until your arms were wrapped
Around me and your head
Securely lay on my chest

I did not know what strength meant
Until your certain measure spent
A lasting sense of right and wrong
That scatters judging begone

I discovered real care and affection
That discards previous perception
Of what That really meant
Until I met a flame heaven sent

Poetry by Kee Zealy