I guess we are not really friends
as such
yet I believe we do share a mutual respect
of sorts
we seem so opposite
in nature
you loud, boisterous and bustling
me quiet, timid and calm
you are all things big and bright
and I am many things small and soft
you are lights and flash, loud noises and strong odors
I am less bold, more subtle, fond of delicate scents
and simple things
we are very different to be sure
and yet
we find ourselves on common ground
in a great appreciation of art and culture, music and history
everyday beauty
small acts of kindness
and courtesy
for me you are
too much
and for you, perhaps
I am …
too little
and me not entirely open
and you not entirely gentle
but I have been brave
and you have been kind
and we have met
on the sacred ground
of gracious understanding
and from our safe corners
we will vow
to meet again
with new eyes
and open hands
in the light
of fresh gratitude ♥
(my ode to you Toronto)