Not The Enemy

You arrive unexpectedly
as the sound of the bell at dawn
awakening me from meditation.

The sound of your words
curl like the notes of a poem
wrapping the tendrils of green
around the trellis of my mind.

Soon the purple of morning glories
or soft sweet peas
may burst into blossom
as I let the idea of kindness
take root.

Walk with me in this garden,
sweet friend, and we shall teach each other
about unconditional love.
It is here we know
we are not the enemy
but, instead, lovers
who have never left
each others’ sides.

In this early light
I trace the edges of your face
with my smiling eyes
and there is nothing more
required to find
all that I will ever need.

I pray only
that we are
safe and protected,
strong and healthy,
find love and peace,
and live at ease and with joy.