The Weight of Each Breath

In a momentary questioning glance
you, by mistake, reached out
your hand toward me.

Without a moment's hesitation
with eager eyes I
moved closer to you!

In tender gesture, you drew me—
into the heart of your chest.
At your touch my slow pulse suddenly—began to race in wild bewilderment...
Gradually you pulled my yielding body
very close to you—
not in error, but willingly into your being
you made me part of yourself.

As if I were no stranger—
even the weight of your breathing
today you gave to me.