our  friendship  is  sound

you spoke

and i heard

and i knew instantly

that i knew you 

when i heard

that guileless tone i love

borne on the swelling rhythms of your breath 

my soul leaped

into the air

and kicked his heels

in exaltation 

and i entered more fully into this body

and rushed eagerly to meet you

cells dancing

in ecstasy 

and for one moment

my heart rested upon your heart

grateful for the blessing 

and now i know

our friendship is

sound

listen

  © david barnes