walking with you
I do not own you
I never will
nor do I want to
and you won’t let me
thank God
You do not own me
You never will
I won’t let you
nor would you want to
We are not entitled to each other
that doesn’t stop me
walking with you
holding you close
it doesn’t stop me adoring
Your gentle being
tenderness and love
Your fierce and unapologetic expression
for what feels true to you
it doesn’t stop me sensing
the vibrant energy you bring
how you brighten up
every space you enter
it does not stop me witnessing
Your joy for life
the pleasures
and the healing you extend
Your curious explorations and
untamed play
it does not stop me
being lifted
elevated and touched
by your free spirit