separate yet together

our days together have been many

          with periods of time apart

                                                   . . .

we are separate people

yet in our separateness

            the cord of love  held us together

                            through its

                                         thoughtful caring

                                          tender feelings

                                           and  youthful passion

we are also togetherness people

yet in our togetherness

         there is time to be alone

                   to keep in touch with our own beings

                                   through

                                          self-understanding

                                          self growth

                                          and self love

we are separate yet together

          together yet alone

                    a beautiful balance

                    a beautiful happiness

                    a beautiful life

. . .

the best is yet to come