your essence

Having traveled far
looking for my soul
I have breathed air
from various places
which filled my lungs
without discrimination
helping me survive

Sometimes this air
was hot and humid
at times it was dry
sometimes cold, heavy
while at others it had
a moist tinge to it
splashing droplets

but in each place
I have been seeking
intoxicating fragrance
of yours that lives
always in my heart
and stays there
always with you

I live this life fully
not because of air
nor because of place
but because of you
your essence in me
that remains in me
and my soul in you