Moments Passed

Deep gray clouds paint the horizon,
A storm brewing,

While I stand in uninterrupted sunshine.

I am taken aback slightly

By the warm summer breeze,
Forgetting what time of year it is.

The dark clouds play a backdrop

To glistening tree leaves
With deep dark greens

That remind me of your hair

The last time I saw you.

You only pulled your hat off for a moment, 

But I saw the silver glints in the moonlight.

I wanted to tousle it, 

To feel a bit of your age.

But I hesitated,
And the moment passed.

I hesitated,
Not knowing if it would be welcomed,
Unsure of our boundaries, 
And wanting to be
Exactly what you need.
Not adding to your burden
That I know you carry
Every day.

I don't know my place, 
And it is ever-changing.
More than you know.
But my hope is
To be here.
To be where you need me.
To be when you need me.
To help lighten the burden,
Whenever you can share.

My hope is to one day 
Find the words 
To tell you I am sorry,
Which is hopelessly 
Inadequate.

But I hope you will continue
To forgive me.

And I hope we will continue,
That we will always be something
To each other.