The Ease of Companionship

The ease of companionship
stretching into each other
without tearing in the process,
how I’ve longed for the beauty of such a love.
How, though, should I ever achieve it,
given what we know about growth,
about the strengthening of muscle,
how tiny ruptures, followed by rest
and return to whatever movement first wounded us
creates a cycle of healing,
restoration of vitality,
offers flexibility and vigor,
increases our access to life force.
How is it that I forget the heart is a muscle,
companionship a byproduct of concerted action?