Flash of Light

The long stair climb
left me breathless
but still able
to gasp
at you
standing gracefully.
Strong.
Balanced.
Smiling.

Straight into my eyes
Connecting
our darkness
in a flash of light

Fears go deep.
I hear the rats chattering
among themselves.
But caring goes deeper than fear.
Touch can reach
that far,
once the first flash of connection pulses.

4-30-07