Music of Life

I am your special friend, not your only friend.
You are still young and beautiful and
you should enjoy life. Though it slices my heart to think of you
with another,
it must be so.
Neither of us can escape who and what we are.
You float on the surface, swirled by these events.
I am in the dark waters,
a riptide pulling my heart into deeper waters.
And yet, your smile
saves me.
Your kiss, caress and embrace keep me safe.
Live your life as you wish,
I cherish our time together.
The rest must be yours to do as you see fit.
It cannot be otherwise. Our dance,
other dances,
we move to the
music of life.