I stood upon the mountainside
          breathing the sweetest breath of life.
For the end had come of a long journey
          filled with desperation, despair, and strife.

We had both walked seperate paths of broken souls
          long past the hope of repair.
Comforted by our history, how little did we know,
          of the deep enduring love that we would share.

I was frightened to fall in love with you
          knowing full well the pain it could bring.
tired of lonliness and wondering at luck.
          Shocked that you felt the same thing.

I was wary when you peered into my darkest corners
          searching for the hows, and whens, and whys.
Excavating long buried fears and memories and
          smoothing them with talk of blue skys.

Now I look back and am so grateful
          in the way we shared, and loved, and grew.
We built a base not only of love
          for I found my best friend in you.

written by
Rain Silverhawk