It may seem sudden
but I assure you it is not
my arrival the timing well thought
I’m knocking at your door
with a healed heart
I know I’ve been away
but the time was well spent
necessary uninterrupted time
so that when I returned
I would arrive authentically
unencumbered so that I could
love myself love you fully freely
Your door your choices
may not open
may not include me
but I know it’s always been you
holding love’s possibilities
if now you would but have me
I surrender to only a preference
and I would most joyfully prefer
if you would say yes
Forgive my absence my love
for a short time my heart
led me to be alone
now restored
and stronger than before
beaming love’s light
love now brings me home