The Groundbreaking

“I know you’ll miss me. I can see it in your eyes,” You smile, and knowing your utterly sarcastic nature, I’m as positive as I can be that you’re not serious. But that line lodges itself somewhere in my heart like a spade digging into untouched soil. A groundbreaking. Your words push through the cold, hard earth of my heart after a seemingly endless winter without you. Spring has returned; I am allowed to bask in your warm sunlight once more, and I can instantly feel it awakening, heightening all of my senses, causing them to hum with energy. My heartbeat quickens, my thoughts are scrambling, my smile is brighter than ever, and my words are rushing out urgently like birds returning home after a long winter away.