My Dearest Oxymoron

I wondered how we survived long enough to meet;

I wonder now how you tolerate me.

You have the trust of a baby,

and the giggle of a baby,

and the strength of a remarkable person,

The strength of a crazy Minnesotan

Who sleeps every night with the windows open,

The strength of someone who has seen up and seen down,

Who doesn't fear flying or landing.

I promise I will never introduce you to my old crowd.

I promise I will never introduce you to my old me,

Who fit in with them.