An American Knight
(for John)
 
An American Knight in corporate armour
showered me with letters,
wooed me with warm demeanors, and flatteries
befitting a lady of our century.
 
Silver-tongued, silver-starred warrior,
decorated for acts of bravery in Somalia and Iraq,
he chose the way ahead, and showed me
it was safe to follow, despite the memories
of land-mines where the heart's ordinances
were never clear.
 
In letters written for the cause of allegience
of two hearts,
he shares his dreams with me
and I listen, knowing this man
sees the terrain ahead,
and takes my hand
demanding my own bravery in return.