Because Of You

I was self-sufficient,

gratified by my independence,

alone, but not lonely,

I thought.

But I was restless,

searching blindly for something

to fill an empty place

I didn't even know I had,

dimly aware

that I was somehow unfinished.

Then you came,

and filled everything,

every space, every need,

even secret dreams

I had concealed from myself.

I was self-sufficient,

and restless.

Now I am profoundly peaceful

and complete,

because of you.