As I sit here deep in thought, br Retracing the path of yesterdays br When first this journey began, br Still in its infancy.... br br Eager to explore each others' mind br From every possible perspective, br Every wonderful, unknown mystery br Unfolding breathlessly, br br I couldn't get enough of you - br Wanting to taste your every thought, br Devour each beat of your heart br Savoring your newness; br br Transformed by the strength of your power br To lift me in spirit, in soul, br Enriched by the grace of your knowing - br All of my senses so alive; br br And in my greed, I smothered you - br Ingested your very identity br And made it a part of myself, br Oblivious to your needs, br br And now the excitement has vanished, br Along with your passion, your wonder, br Leaving me empty and starving br For the very essence of you; br br And with excitement's demise br Spontaneity moves into obligation - br The albatross of regret, of indifference br Eclipsing our fragile sun.