Longing.
(A Coupling, 1; Jeff’s Song)

Eyes. Windows to the soul.
Father’s eyes, open
for the first time —
capturing light, observing
the wide, wild world.
No need for taming.

Understanding. Alert.
Conscious. Awake.

Hands. Created to work.
The striving is good.
Seeds sprout, vines climb — harvest.
Struggle, and satisfaction.
Exhaustion, then, 
rest.

Heart. An urge.
The human gives names,
identity, to lower creatures — authority.
Each with a companion. Shared life.

Lonely. Craving.
Longing. Yearning.

Hunger — not for full belly,
but full heart. Connection.
Made for knowing.
Created for longing.

In this is life.