Bittersweet

Holding your hand
and then letting it go

Relishing your smile
before you turn away

it's bittersweet
this life we live

embracing the sweet
defines the bitter

laughing out loud
turns crying alone

a warrior's poetic justice ends in
a broken hearts compassion

the wings of being in-love
become grounded in reality

or
a lifetime of mistakes
hones God's magnificent work

insecurity lurks in the shadows
brightened with uniqueness

cold fingers warm
at the touch friendship

whispers of doubt
sing praises

lips of calloused lies
turn supple with truth

i walked alone
til my soul found you

i know it's sweet,
because I've known it's bitter.

:)