The Ache

It’s so hard to pinpoint.

It’s no single person, or thing, or place

but a Knowing.

And the Truth sprinkled everywhere:

Sunrises and Starlight.

Holding your hand. 

The Ocean.

Letters from an old friend.

It’s Connection

to the Center of things, the Essence.

A favorite song.

Fire.

A walk in the woods.

That memory of seeing you for the first time.

Life’s most beautiful moments

are somewhere in these tender places 

when we want to cry and smile

at the same time.

Driving.

Snowfall.

Animals.

Forgiveness.

Hoping for and missing 

Everything at once

and Nothing at all.