I looked at him as if he were a mountain, and I was overwhelmed with wanderlust.

My eyes began their ascent, feet to legs, legs to hips— and there they stopped to take a dip To marvel at his wonders.

Reluctantly I continued my travels due north, Until I met lush lips that called out to my traitorous own.

But I couldn’t stop there, heavens no— I wouldn’t stop there, so up I go.

I reach my dest...

She stands in front of me, arms out wide

She always knows when I need her by my side

I fall into her embrace, and I say Every hope, dream, fear and wish

She tells me I will be okay.

You’ve got this. You are strong. You are a fighter. I’m so proud of you. I love you.

I hug her tight, kiss her cheek.

I thank her for everything that she’s given me.

And then I wake up. I look around, and she’s ...