A Kindred Soul

the mere knowledge
of your existence
brings me untold joy
i smile for no other reason

knowing that you are
wherever you are,
whatever you are doing
is a comfort, and a glad tiding

I find myself rejoicing
in the joys of life
and walking everywhere
with a smile beaming

understanding?
comprehension?
these are not mine to know
all i have is untold joy

people ask me,
why are you so happy?
and i find i cannot answer
other than to quietly proclaim

life, it is uncommonly good
i am one uncommonly blessed
my path has at long last crossed
that of a kindred soul

they look at me
uncomprehending
such things are only in tales
some say scoffing

no matter to me
tales are but faint outlines
of the wonders that
my heart and soul now behold

to live with this joy
is all that is bearable
it is a pain to be unhappy
and thus i am filled with joy

i praise the Lord
ever on and on
i pause in wonderment
that indeed I have met a kindred soul

such things are only in tales
except those rare, sparing times
when they are realized in full
and it is from these events that tales spring

thank you,
friend,
kindred soul,
for being

the stars in the sky
shine with light
my eyes reflect this light
whenever i think of you...