Breath

Retrospect

Do you know what happiness is

          my darling?

It's the rays of the sun that kiss your face

On a June day

When the clouds burn white

And the wind melts into your skin

Do you know what comfort is

          my darling?

It's the sound of the rain against your window

With the curtains drawn

While the cool breeze cleanses your body

And the droplets on themy window panes your mind

Do you know what sadness is

          my darling?

It's the flower shivering before your eyes

On that cold winter's night

Curling into itself

To heal for the warmth of a future spring

And finally, let me ask you this:

Do you know what love is

          my darling?

Why,

It's all those things wrapped up in one,

And a little less,

And a little more.

And that's why,

Though coated in mystery,

It's the most beautiful sight of all.