Evolving like a flower
deeply inside
I see my reflection
The one who carries 
dream within her—
Untouchable, 
yet she still wants to claim it

Blinding sun 
Perfect timing
Does not exist
It is who we are

Time keeps turning
We’re standing still 
Can’t we just stop it? 

—-
JR & AD

Dear J,

This is the very first poem we wrote together. I still remember how we were at that time—two lost souls trying to save each other. Thank you for being there. You thought you were the one who needed me, but I was actually the one who needed you the most.

I never told you that, because I wanted to keep what I was going through to myself. I ran to you every time I was sad, because you made me happy.

Here I am, trying not to cry, because you wouldn’t want me to. But it’s hard. I promise I’ll keep pursuing my dreams, and I won’t let others decide what to do with my life.

I love you, my poetic partner. You are loved, and you always will be.