perfect calmness

you comforted me
and, in amazement,
i opened up to you

eyes wide
to the feeling
of closeness between us

you steadied me
and, in gratefulness
i leaned on you

heart full
of the feeling
of acceptance from you

how can i have found
this tender oasis
in a world of hell?

how can i deserve
this wonderful presence
in uncertain times?

let me
lean again

let me
learn again
how to be

just what you want me to be

in return
for the perfect calmness
that you give me

from shadow to light
and back again

we'll always win

(know)