for months

miles separated us

a voice

on the other

end of a phone

was all we had

to hold on to

today

for the first time

ever

i got lost

in your eyes

my heart fluttered

with your smile

my spirits soared

just being near you

my stomach was in knots

and when I finally

stopped shaking

i realized

you were really there

with me, at my side

and me with you

i was elated

i felt complete.

11/10/99