LOVE ACROSS THE SKY He flung his love for her Across the sky, Written in letters A hundred feet tall. Anyone could see He was enchanted. She told me It was a joy To see how happy he was, How he soared and sailed How he bloomed and grew Bouyed by her love. During hours and hours (and hours) Of conversation, They talked about everything From lawn care and dishes To childhood trauma To marriage and forever. She was amazed, she said, That no subject was taboo, No topic too painful to broach. Everything was fair game And open for discussion, Every conversation a healing. He wrote his love for her Across her heart In letters micrometers tall That only she could feel. There were days I thought I could see them Reflected in her face, Her joy shining through. She said those words Were the things he saw in her. Confidence, intelligence, Humor, creativity, Passion, honesty ... She smiled and said She couldn't remember All the things he loved about her. The list was far too long. The words on her heart were true, And I could see How she bloomed and grew, Soared and sailed, Buoyed by his love. They worked through issues, Obstacles, fears, and tears. One by one, Barriers to happiness Collapsed before their love. Only time would tell, But it looked like they had it made. I'm sorry to tell you It all fell apart. I got a phone call. She was in tears. Something new Had come to light. A deal breaker, And it was over. Since she is my friend And I barely knew him, I can only tell you this: All those things He wrote on her heart Were already a part of her. She didn't need him To tell her who she was. She's one of the most Amazing women I know, And she's doing fine. I won't lie to you. There were days When all I could do Was hold her while she cried. But more and more these days, We talk about other things, Other interests. She rarely mentions him now. There are times, though, When the wind blows From a certain direction, And I can see the remnants Of their love In tatters across the clouds. .......... I wrote this poem for a friend, and she said it was okay to post it, but not to tell you her name. It's okay - none of you know her anyway. Here's the lesson for all you men ... somewhere out there is a woman who knows ALL the details of your relationship! .......... Background image painted in ArtRage, text added in Photoshop 6.