a girl on a bench

i found my peace in the crisp autumn air
in the birds chirping over there
in the sun melting into my skin
in the small tingle of the wind.

i found peace in your stare
in knowing that you were there
in your efflorescent laugh
when it’s tangled up in mine
in the way your fingertips fall
down my spine.

i found peace in you
like i found peace in nature
in everything that’s true
that’s a gift that no one could have given to me
but you.