I'm in love with a stranger

No perfect sunset by the seaside but my heart drowning in the depths of his eyes
And my eyes as they locked, and a smile provoking wishes of always
Obsessions over his perfect satin, earthly brown, sun kissed skin
Like my next of kin, like my father, like my first born, skin like me
I hope he likes me and the soft glances I keep sending across the room
If there is room in your heart I would like to come in and have a look around
Walk around and perch myself somewhere comfortable between now and forever
Eternity sounds like a good place to start
We can start to tell one another everything we already know about each other
Without words our souls connect in synchronized melodies
The perfect composition of chords
Harmony

We dance around the room in subtle avoidance so not to expose our secret
Doing the secret lovers dance of wide staring eyes and shy telling eyes to the ground
Grounded in your intellect and zeal for life, you give me life, you tempt me to live
I am alive, I can feel pulsations doing a spectacular rotation throughout my anatomy
Studying your physique, bright smile and the words drifting from your perfect lips
Your tongue challenges the secrets of my heart to reveal themselves
This is a revelation to start a revolution for love, to send out a petition
Petition my emotions to break free and immerse themselves into joy
Immersion of our two planets becoming one and aligning with the stars
Starring on the grand stage of show and tell and give it all you have
You can have all of me
Everlasting

The universe has rotated into this perfect position
Positioning the day that I would meet my destiny in physical form
Forming a halo of serenity in the air for me to breathe
Breathing in all of his energy and wondering who he is and when he will be mine
Mine today and mines tomorrow; they are one in the same
We have the same last name, the same intoxicating smile and the same love struck look
Look deep into me and come let us be one from this day forward
Moving forward from a stranger of new acquaintance to my lifelong lover and friend
Friendly conversations to pass the days into infinity filled with kisses
Kissing the sweet tears of happiness from my face, he makes me content
I'm in love with a stranger
Complete


(8/27/14)

Goodbyes are difficult

Goodbyes are difficult, especially when they last for a long time. On the last day we met I said, "Good morning!" and went on to explain how I do not get to see you much and I wanted to know how you were getting along. You replied with cheer as you always did, dressed in red and a light of happiness radiating from you.

We went our separate ways as our day began and fulfilled our daily duties. When the day concluded, I was drawn to your classroom and popped in for a chat. This was out of the ordinary, but I now know that God needed us to speak one last time. He wanted to show me your kindness and generosity. He wanted me to understand fully what it means to be humble and positive. You were a brilliant example of what it means to be a friend to all, a loving mother and teacher.

Our goodbye has been a defining moment in my life. I have learned what it means to be "a light." You were "the light" in this place because you only brightened us with positivity. It was the way you walked, the way you talked, and what you did.

This goodbye has been difficult, but I still keep a "good morning" in my heart along with your smile, good energy, and joy. I will continue to carry a piece of your light to keep shining in this place.

In remembrance of Iboyla "Ibi" Ryan