And yet (3)

My ‘type’–you are not
Nor am I, yours
and yet

When we are apart

I miss you
I long to hear from you
Just a text will do

When we are together

I have the best time
I feel free, excited and content
I am, well, happy

When we fight

I am miserable
I can think of nothing but
how to make it right again

When we laugh and play

I soar high above the mundane
The world is an amazing playground
I love sharing with you

When you are with another

I worry: is this the end?
I want you with me but. . .
Are you happier with them?

Alone and lonely this night

It’s clear my ‘type’ is not relevant
With you, I want to be
Best friends. Companions . . .

When I simultaneously understand

It is a life-partnership, I desire
while, I believe, you see me only as a friend
and for reasons of more than just ‘type’

When . . . if . . . you read this

If you see us here, be at ease
Only a friend I will be
Unless you ask me for more

When you are happy

So is a big part of me
Hopefully
that is enough