Pondering 

I remember you telling me you needed
to give this relationship some thought.

I confess your tone frightened me enough
to give this relationship some thought.

When we are apart, I frequently wonder,
What is it I do want?

The last separation prompted quite a list.
Would that surprise you?

I thought not.

I want to be able to
        trust you with secrets,
        laugh over bits of nothingness,
        share moments of fantasy and joy,
        treasure the luxury of acceptance,
know you care that Iím there.

I want you to be able to
         confide your concerns,
         relish moments of solicitude,
         relax in companionable silence,
         abandon daily ruses and disguises,
know I care that youíre there.

See, I don't want much.
                                        Do I? 

Sylvia Edwards