On water smooth as glass sentinels stand on mirrored floors as they float on life's illusion.

There is something special
about a friend who never asks
you to change or explain
acceptance is a comforting thing

There is something special
about a person you desire
but will never touch
and know you never will
except in your mind

There is something special
about a woman who refuses
to give up her hope of passion
or her will to love

There is something special
about a person who, like a comet,
flew into my life on fire
pooling in my mind like cool water

There is something about your heart
I hope I never lose
I always wanted to write you this poem
and now I have dear lady
sappy but sincere

© paul viel 2006