Jim van den Bos
You took me on that hike, through the forest, bushes and difficult steps.
I found my footing, following the shadow of your feet, keeping up.
The morning sun shone a reddish light on our paths.
I puff and pant and hope you know the way, so I only have to keep up.
You took me on the next day, through your life, stories and difficult history.
I found my hearing, listening to the meaning of your words, keeping up.
The midday sun shone a white light on your truths.
I get and think and hope you know that I understand, so I only have to keep up.
You took me on this evening, through talks, words and difficult histories.
I find my way, following what I know of talking, keeping up.
The evening sun shines a purplish light on our glasses.
I chit and chat and hope you know what I mean, so I only have to keep up.
I took you here, through days further, weeks along, and easy months later.
I found you, listening to my feelings, keeping up.
The perfect sun cascades it’s light generously on everything we are now.
I sit and see and hope you see the future already, so I only have to keep up.