To Touch Your Shadow
by Michael Doyle

Through physical, we find affirmation
In this, we have signaled confirmation
Wrapped in layers of living security
Our love makes our sense of liberty

These are the rules we agreeably play by
Finding our truths by which we'll stay by
We find these agreements that we've made
Lead to the best plans for which we have stayed

Touch by touch, we'll learn to grow
This ocean of love gives us much to know
If we move too fast, we'll learn to slow
My heart reaches out to touch your shadow

Our affections build us, insight by insight
Our every touch is felt, resting gentle and light
Still, these become our ways of reaching connection
Together, we learn to walk in the right direction

We learn to love as each other needs
By the beating of your heart, I am freed
In your eyes, I make my new start
I'm not afraid that you'll break my heart

Touch by touch, we'll learn, and we'll grow
This ocean of love gives us much to know
When we move too fast, we'll learn to slow
My heart stretches out to touch your shadow

Looking into your eyes, we'll toast the years
Replacing sorrow and taking away our fears
Together, we drink our love to feel our eternity
I'm so glad that God gave you to love me

Slip away sips, we've taken our taste
Learning the ease of needing no haste
I know we are here for each other
The music hints that we are meant for one another

(c) June 11, 2024    Michael Doyle
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