How many times have I greeted you?
Saw your face.
Heard your voice.
Felt your smile.
How long have we shared this space?
Our existence’s entwined.
Our souls finding each other.
How many ways have I loved you?
Felt your touch.
Held your hand.
Kissed your lips.
How many ways have I known you?
Friend,
Lover,
Child,
Mother.
How many times have I had to look
into your eyes,
So beautiful,
So blue,
green,
brown,
And had to say goodbye.

April 2000