To my love ~ Was it coincidence or was it fate which brought us together during these last years of our lives, in this the final chapter? Whatever the future holds, I feel stronger and braver with you at my side. Onward.


Held Afloat

These precious hours
of laughter and love,
of sharing and resting,
are balm to my soul,
restoring peace in a time
when collapse feels imminent,
when tension radiates like waves in the ocean,
moving ever closer to a tsunami of destruction.

Were it not for you, my love -
with your gentle strength,
your quiet wisdom,
your unshakable courage,
your determination to live fully until you reach the shore -
I would have drowned in despair weeks ago.
I am not a strong swimmer.
I thrash about in strong currents.

But I can tread water,
not drag you under with the weight of my sorrow,
or clutch at you as if you are my only life raft in this storm.
So I promise to let my love buoy you as yours buoys me-
to make you feel loved,
appreciated, desired, and respected.
Lucky for me, these things come easily -
because you are you.



Poetry by Melinda K Zarate The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2025-10-01 at 20:14

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