T'was All in Theory Just

What was it

That we expected
Relief
Just a little
I suppose
In its stead
Forlorn reaching justification
Coming and going

I see this
Independent film
Inside your head
Each frame lovelier than the last

Laughter, tears
Seasons
Growth and departures
Reasons
Living and loving

S'difficult to watch
We torture ourselves
For different reasons
Yet we continue
Simultaneously we view
I am watching you
Watch you

You do it for the love
Of what you are watching
The past
I do it for the love
Of you as you revisit
Right now

What has changed

But only
To cause more pain

Would have been

A relief
One step closer
Even if for an instant
Recognizably worth while

If but it really be

Is not
Though I am happy for you and your moments
Hold each one
Look forward to the next
Embrace them

Give them your gratitude
For their unreachable depths
Be happy
Each moment
Honor
More

The gift we have given
Always a bright and ready pang
Honor it too
As it was true

Do not covet it
Remove its breath
It flies
If you let it
Justifying love of it
And it dies

T'was all in theory just

What it has accomplished Is amazing and dear
Priceless

Continue to use it
With new purpose
Always be grateful
As I am
For how it works
Like magic

Will always remain
Just capacity changed
Put theory into practice
Amidst what you behold

I think you will find
It was not All for naught