By Heart

I stood up straight and faced the world
All alone, in my desire to keep from being hurt
Being with one, but knowing he was not for me
Not realizing I was lonely
Until you walked into my heart

I know you by heart
Recognize myself reflected within your eyes

I thought I knew what I wanted
but when we met, it was as if I'd been struck by lightning
And I realized it wasn't what I wanted after all;
that it was you who was the other half of my soul

We speak together, think together, dream together
I dream of holding you close within my arms
and of being cradled, encircled, within yours

You have breathed warmth, life, into my empty heart
filling me with more feeling than I had ever dreamed

Your soul mirrors mine.
I know you by heart.

© July 13, 1999

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