Watching. Listening. Patiently teaching the tough lessons. Catching the falls.
Subtle changes. Strong convictions. Wildly imaginative hopes and dreams. Unachievable expectations.
Pushing. Pulling. Desperately yearning for a middle ground. Taking a step back.
Time standing still. Toe to toe. Eye to eye. Test of wills and might.
Waiting. Barely breathing. Aching to give in. Stopping just short.
No absolutes. Always a next time. Another door to open. Another chance to grow.
Needing. Wanting. Hoping to be the beacon of reason. Clinging to the now.
Hours to days. Days to weeks. Weeks to months. Years flying by in the blink of an eye.
Seeing. Hearing. Recognizing the shared expressions and quick wit. Giggling at the likeness.
Over and over. In and out of our lives but forever in our hearts and on our minds.
Hello. Goodbye. Looking forward, never back. Heart beaming and breaking.
Holding on. Letting go. It’s time. Again.