354

is a really,
great number.

That’s how
many days, I
have looked at
your
beautiful face,
and thought: this guy.

This guy
has been the source
of so many
unexpected things…

Genuine kindness,
crazy humour,
snoring noises
at 4.02am.
Yet here
we are, and as
I look at you
when you sleep,
I cannot
imagine being
anywhere else
than near you.

Yes, you when
you’re grumpy.
Yes, you when
you’re distracted
and not listening.
Yes, you when
you’re impatient
and I’m flapping
around.

Always you.

So perhaps
I should let
you know about
another big secret.
See, the number
we’re chasing
is 11324… So buckle up,
and stand back, Dorothy,
we’ve no
idea how big
this thing
can
get.

~Lu