Love Poem: Life, My Friend

Life, My Friend

I kissed--
the pains. For years, I sought 
the ease of stopping

this life. And today, I’ve had my 
moment in the shade of spring spell, 
when no one deeply press me in;
 
at last, I could now see 
the other world, yet before 
you jump to conclusion 

the anger’s gone and will not lead me 
to where I wanted to be. I must take--
this chance to know that I’m loved. See, 

the love I always felt with you dares me 
to meet the eyes of morrow. Why can’t 
you do the same? Tell me, do you need 

extra smoke rings to dance with?