Where we meet

You are beautiful 
     In the richness of your rhythm
     In the liveliness of your language
     In the vibrance of your voice
     In the strength of your stature

But we are strongest
In our overlap

I am beautiful
     In my firmness of faith
     In my unwillingness to walk away
     In my collected quiet
     In my surprising silliness

But we are strongest
In our overlap

In the seam
     Of the silk that is you
     Of the linen that is me
     Threads of compassion,
     Hope, love
     Forgiveness
 
Bind unbreakable
In our overlap
Where we are strongest

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