You are the bridge

I tried to find the shape of you in the dark

But your armor felt like I was touching fire

And I couldn't get close enough

To feel comfortable in your silence

Somewhere

Between the past and the present,

I could hear the echoes of your ancestors

Knocking against the walls

Of your self made fortress

You couldn't hear how loud

Their fists banged at the doors

Until you sunk into yourself

And you let the river guide you

You let me see all of you

The night sparkles on your face

The candlelight follows our tune

As if drawn to us by fate

I couldn't pinpoint exactly when the moonlight

Covered your skin

But I felt a sense of ease

Because you didn't hide in the shadows,

You let me see all of you

Every small detail,

Your glistening skin,

Your beating heart

Your memories

And even the words that came from the garden of truth

Tangled like a fish

The snake skin peels off at a rapid pace

Solid ground doesn't feel solid anymore

When I realized how much the programs

Pumped through my veins

Altering who I was at the core

I thought I knew who I was

But the loud chaos echoed in my ears

Pushing away the voice of my inner self

Until I was left grabbing ahold of sand

Even as it fell between my hands

I didn't notice the pain I held onto

Until I was shown mirrors

Whose purpose was to bulldoze the false layers

A safety net that wasn't actually safe

But was a form of my own limited mindset

Meant to keep me tangled up like a fish

Two boats in the sea

The dream is in reach

When you embrace me

Like I am yours

Your affection fills me up

Until I struggle to breathe

Between the crevice of your neck,

I thought we would drift away

Like two boats passing in the sea,

But you keep calling me back,

A lighthouse that effortlessly

Shines it's light in the dark

The mystery of you

Heart pulses

Stuck in time

A firefly passes through the light

I feel the whispers

Until the moonlight

The golden box

Captures the light

Don't stray too far

Voices left unheard

The sun is a magnet

A reflection of the mystery inside you

Your thoughts are realms of exploration,

Even the ones you have ignored

For they are just as important