When I cared

Once upon a time…
When her words mattered to me
When I wondered what her thoughts would be
When I cared what she would see
When my joy depended on her glee
When she had me wrapped up and not free

Once upon a time…
When my heart would beat with a touch
When my breath would stop with a smile
When sweat would break up as beads on my forehead
When my legs would wobble with every step
When I cracked my knuckles needlessly
When she was near

Once upon a time…
When I got scared of her fears
When I was moved by her tears
When the little moments I held dear
Minced with many mixed feelings
Staring into empty ceilings
Simple words with a million meanings

Once upon a time… When I cared…

De-Graft, 2016