Walking

I have seen you walking

in ways no one walks

that I have ever seen

I have seen you turn

your hands

in ways I have never seen

I have seen you.

And I am newer

than I can be.

You don't forgive me

for being.

You give me: me.

Is this love?

Is this the promise

of my life?

Yes. And. No.

You give because

you are.

I am only one

you have met

in passing.

And have cured.