WITH US TOGETHER

I am better with us together

Better than I was when I was alone

We’re both better with each other

Than when each of us was only one

We two together made me make a start

Toward a new approach to the life I’m living

Which never would have happened when apart

Apart from you and all the life you’re giving

With us together, your life flows into my own

Your influence wore down my harsh self-assertion

As water’s current smooths adamantine stone

Or discordant edges in a person

Like a river’s constant, faithful current

You give me consistent affirmation,

My heart secure with your encouragement,

I work my dreams into manifestation

All with you and all because of you

I incarnate learning with confidence

Ever seeking teachings to help me grow

And guide my heart in spiritual ascendance

Our love is a crucible, burning

With refining fire that purifies

All our aspirations, all our learning

Rising to a finer us, to higher highs

BEFORE AND AFTER YOU

There was a time before you

life was hollow

There was a time before you

time itself was a bitter pill to swallow

 

There was a time before you

I cowered in insecurity

Now you are with me

I measure my steps with confidence and surety

 

Now you are with me

in every trying situation

Now you are with me

with constant affirmation

 

Now you are with me

life is meaningful

Now you are with me

for you, for us, I am grateful

 

You and I are us

your joy is my study, my occupation

You and I are us

our joy is a continuing vacation