The Best Thing In Life Is..

I wrote this 10/11/12

The best thing in life is..

I used to think,

seeing your face everyday.

Your smile used to always bring me to the bring,

of total euphoria.

The best thing in life is..

I used to believe,

the way your eyes crinkled and your dimples deepened,

when you used to smile and laugh at me.

Full of love and affection.

The best thing in life is..

I used to assume,

the way you smelled when I was in your arms.

Your body's own natural perfume,

swaddled my senses.

The best thing in life is..

I now accept,

after you walked out of my life all those months ago.

I no longer feel bereft.

The best thing in life is..

I now realize,

is waking up to a sunny day and blue skies,

and not feeling the threat of unsought tears in my eyes,

and the simple pleasure of relishing a smile on my face.