My World

a poem

Image by Enrique Meseguer from Pixabay

there was a time
when you were my world
where I lived and breathed
by your words
where your praises
fed my self-worth
I followed your ebbs and flows
orbiting around your sun
for any glimpse of light
I yearned for your love
dimming when you were
away from my presence
only to brighten when
you graced my doorstep
the smell of your skin
was my favorite perfume
your desire warmed
the inside of me
and your love gave me purpose
I could stare forever
in the stars in your eyes
telling me secrets of the universe
your arms kept me grounded
in confines of safety
my heart beat to the
cadence of your breath
filling me with joy
you were my sun and moon
my north star
you were absolute
you were my world
until
you took my world away