The Wonder of Silence

For Cees

 

Even in the full light 

of recognition

that we cannot survive

this life. 

We can't help but pretend 

we are forever. 

 

We see there hasn't been 

a second we have survived.

Ceaseless and delivering

are our every dying moments

that we throw together

and project into 

an unknown future.

 

I fall to my knees

in gratitude for this illusion

of me. 

It is what has allowed

me to laugh and cry with you

my friend.

And it is what allows me 

to feel the endless depth

of missing you now.