HOW I KNEW

It's not in the thrill
of hearing your voice
or the site of your face
emerge from a crowd.

Though, your unexpected love
still takes me by surprise,
in warm smiles and unsure
gestures trying to please.

In my search
I discovered your dark
eyes, two amazing pools
that held my image by heart.

Empathy kissed your lips.
Softly it spoke my name;
on impulse we ran
into each other's arms.

You are a gift
rising to my rhythms.
Satisified in lines I possess;
you inspire poetry.

I knew I loved you
when I forgot being cold;
forgot the hunger of need,
and the thought of how
to breathe without you.