Soul Elation

He stood behind me.
Waiting and watching.
His nerves jumping.
I turned and saw him.

Where did he come from?
Was I dreaming?
Was he alone?

I gasped.
There he was,
He received me.
I felt his warmth again.
Why had he been away so long?

We played in the dirt in anticipation of Spring.
Rescued jellyfish in the muddy bay.
Planned a tree tour of the local beauties.
And had my favorite meal.

It was perfect.
I could not have asked for more.
And then he was gone.
Like lingering bells in the distance.

The intensity is greater with him than with any other.

And I tell myself:

This is how I satisfy my soul.