The Kindred of the Eternal

I am your friend,
I communicate with you
with my thoughts
and actions,
for there is no other way.

The sounds you make
are unique to your kind,
those I make
unique to mine,
yet I understand yours
sometimes,
and it seems as though
you understand mine.

I want to tell you
how I feel,
but can only
show you — ›

through movement
and pantomime
I open my soul to you,
and sometimes
have the feeling
you are receiving
my gift.

And I know,
I can tell,
don’t ask me how,
that you are opening
your soul to me,
and it is mysterious,
and it is beautiful,
and I treasure
your friendship,
though I have
never before known you,
and may never
be with you again.

Be not sad,
for this is the way
of eternity —
there will be others
like me
whom you will cherish,
and there will be others
like you
to whom
I will open my soul,
and they will receive me,
and rejoice with me,

just as you and I
are sharing this
profound moment
now
together.