adrenaline for my soul

my face, worn and tired
lights up when I see
your name on my screen,
hear your voice in my ear

those around me can tell it is you
from the smiles on my face,
laughter in the air,
dialect in my speech

the comfort I exude brings
the whole room alive with
vibrant conversation from both
sides, neither overpowering the other

our expectations of each other
met in just the right quantity
keep our relationship alive
and shining with purity

I cherish our daily updates,
countless jokes, soft-spoken
seriousness, and earnest interest,
and will miss you deeply when I am gone.