Enamored

She calls me baby and sweetheart
I send her hugs and kisses
Treading lightly, following my heart
cautiously. In less than two weeks
we will meet in person
I am enamored of her strength
From head to tow, she is a temple
of wisdom and fortitude. She is
all I sever wanted.

She asks “What is your heart’s desire?”
Her words ignite a flame in
my heart. I reply, “Art and studio
and office space. Green space
and books.” I see I have left
out love, safety, security, trust,
honesty. Comfortable and clean
surroundings. I will share all
of this with her when we meet.

Mind asks heart, “Is she the one?”
I picture her saying “soon.” She uses
ASL to shape the word that makes
me swoon. Her fingers pulling the
vowels from her generous mouth.