A Beacon in my Life
A Beacon in my Life By Deborah Sharma I am immersed in the cool beauty of your moonlit eyes That reflect a knowing understanding so magnetically wise. Your self-assured face mellowed among wisdom lines, Indifferent to criticisms, your serene smile shines. Your emphatic voice composed with soothing, Unruffling my creases with patient smoothing You embody enduring strength which I admire Though I dim the intensity of my own roaring fire. When I was oblivious to my own lacking need, There you were taking sympathetic heed, At first, I fought the urge to completely trust, Assuming our connection would turn to dust. I was surprised to learn you valued my best interest, We both saw a gift in each other in which to invest, You welcomed my opinion as I expressed with relief, You listened as I spilled secrets and deep-rooted belief. Basking in your energy I feel I can cope, With you I can climb that steep slope, Instead of trudging with lackluster I trek in gratit