Butterfly Bridges

Butterfly Bridges (for Tony)

 

It found your soul, your spirit calm, and lit upon your hand

Gently waving gossamer wings in an effervescent stance

It tried to take flight but could not leave, the wonder in your eyes like glue

You held your breath at the awesome sight watching its every move

Till I reached out and made a bridge joining our finger tips

 

You smiled at me as it marched across, an emissary on call

Our heads did touch, our mouths agape, hearts silently enthralled

It turned to look into our eyes as if to question our amazement

We did not understand back then, we only had a hint

Love did start with the bridge we made joining our finger tips

 

The bridge of love, it is steadfast

Even when it sways, it lasts

 

So on our way we made our lives, close by but separately

The ups and downs gave way to life, a lacking potpourri

Then one day, alone and sad, we saw each others face

We found ourselves back on that bridge, the lure of a warm embrace

You found my heart so long ago, with the touch of a finger tip.

 

What’s in a touch that lets love pass

Between two souls, its joy so vast

 

Butterfly kisses and fingertip bridges

All for the love of my life.