The Light Has Come

Your streaked chestnut hair

moved in grace and calm.

You were ready to embrace

the world with solid arms.

Your eyes glistened with gold

and stole a glimpse to touch mine.

I only realize now

that you are a rare gem to find.

Your smile followed me,

and I couldn’t help but smile back.

There was no doubt in being open;

all we had to do was ask.

What we saw in each other

could not be replaced.

We mirrored what was there

and stood face-to-face.

The vibrancy of tempered fun

ebbed with the books.

I trembled as you trembled

when we stole each other looks.

A shy demeanor continued

to veil my curious heart.

What was mine, what was yours,

I sometimes couldn’t set apart.

When we sat in silence,

the world stood still.

It felt comfortable, yet scary,

and sent a warm chill.

Excerpt from my poetry book, © Gold Embraces Midnight by Putri Ojong 2024. All Rights Reserved.

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