Fire and Ice

by denny bastian 2013

You and I were

two peas in a pod

stranger and mate.

it was fire and ice that

first opened the gate.

We were

drawn to each other

opposites attract,

both yin and yang,

some rumour, some fact.

We were

rising and falling,

sharing, holding out

speaking in whispers

always ready to shout.

We were

proud parents of one

still single by choice

living as one yet

losing our voice.

We were

a family complete

yet bored with our lives.

So sad for the truth

while living the lie.

We were

separated for years

the countless miles

still drawn together

for the love of our child.

We were

two peas in a pod,

stranger and mate.

it was fire and ice that

first opened the gate.