My Lasting Minutes

(for Magrietha/Maggie)

You’re the line graph
that runs through my heart
the unit that counts
you’re the quadratic equation
(without resolve)
the deviation that influences
my direction
the frequency that gives meaning
to my life
our love is singular
collective and complex
you are the valid answer
my base my high
my length my breadth
my prospect of love is
you …

Translated from Christel vd Linde's poem: Logiese Liefde