Close but not Closer

I’ll always be one step behind you,

To make you feel my presence,

But not to shade you.

I will be by your side and we will support each other,

We will be strong without ever lingering.

I’ll be in front of you

Whenever you want to follow me,

But you won’t be obliged to do it.

You’ll only do it if you want to.

I’ll follow you, so you can lead me

When I lose my way.

I’ll be like fog, but not to cloud you.

I’ll be fire, but not to burn you.

I’ll be water to get to your lips

And quench your thirst.

I’ll be honey to sweeten the bitter.

I will be lightning lightning and lightning,

When I won’t be able to make myself understood.

I’ll always be there.

Even when you don’t see me.

I will be your happiness and you will be mine.

I’ll be the light outside the tunnel.

Every time you look for me I’ll be there,

Every time I look for you, you’ll be there.

We are encassed, set like precious stones, like gold and diamonds inside the chest

Of the soul.

You won’t see me. But I’ll be there.

Because you are inside me.

And me inside you.

Valentina Pezzoli