How Did You Get Here? Poem by Maya Reid

How did you get here?
No one’s been this deep inside of me before
Why are you my everything?
You held the key to my soul’s locked door

Why are you standing next to me?
I didn’t know we were so close
What drug makes you love me?
I need to take a dose

How did you get past the gate?
When the guards weren’t looking, you slipped right through
Yes, but how’d you manage to move into my castle?
You said those magic words, “I love you.”

How are you a part of me?
I turned inward and was shocked to see your face
Why are your strong arms around me?
Not locking, just holding me in a warm embrace

How do you think the thoughts in my head?
Deep down inside, we are the same
Why is everything okay when we’re together?
Then we can see that their world is just a game

Why do I let myself love you?
I don’t think this will end in pain
Why do we have no secrets?
Only we can keep each other sane

Why do I want to be next to you?
You make me feel so great
So tell me again, how did you get here?
Oh wait, I remember – you are my soul’s mate.