Koi no Yokan

Your presence was like a light,
Illuminating the colours
of the world.
But I stood in that doorway
and looked at you—

Mr.
Soft-eyed,
Soul-loud.
English-born,
African-raised.
Melodic voice,
Religiously sound.

Giving me butterflies
that lower my gaze.
Mr. Music,
Melody of my soul.