As time passes by,
I expand the mind,
to take in the possibilities of new wonders to discover,
such as the joy of a man and woman when standing face-to-face
or the aura of a transcendent entity
whose appearance alone drives one to meditate.
Her presence is felt within my atmosphere.
My expression is one of adulation when she’s near.
I deliberate on the qualities she possesses.
I ponder on the emotions she expresses.
Our time was meaningful time spent,
with the sensation and freshness of mints.
Her touch is soft, like silk cloth.
Her thoughts are pervasive, like space.
Whether a lover or friend,
she’s still the one that transcends
my feelings through the stages of this lifetime;
since time apart can be lonely at times.
A part of time can have you gasping for more,
of the few precious moments stored.
Now and henceforth-
let’s use our time spent for the better,
developing it carefully and consciously
like the words of a love letter.
If you ever want to know why,
these are the reasons I think of you as time passes by.

Kimatni D. Rawlins, 11.10.1996