Past and Future

I once was as you are now, (You once were as I am now), As I am now you are to be; (As you are now, so I will be), You are the page, blank innocence, (I am unwritten and untouched), I am the tome of history. (You are the author writing me). What you see I too have seen, (I will see what you have seen), What you are I long to be; (Your dreams defined in honesty); But age has made me as I am, (I am blessed as young as Spring), Bright promise of longevity. (A future rendered perfectly). You look forward, I look back, (I look forward, you look back), I look at you, you look at me; (I look to you instinctively); With dimming eyes I drink your flame, (I know your warmth and will of faith), And hold your love so desperately. (Your love bequeathed so selflessly). I once was as you are now, (You once were as I am now), As I am now you are to be, (As you are now so I will be); Across the length and breadth of time; (Across the gulf of air and space), We are each other's destiny.