Gypsy Girl

Lis

Enter Lis, my wild and free-spirited gypsy friend. Our worlds collided during a semester abroad, and our bond continued into our late twenties. She was the yin to my yang, balancing my cautious and square nature with spontaneity and fun. Lis is like an enchanting unicorn with untamed hair, sprinkling magic wherever she goes. Her quick wit and infectious laughter are so captivating they turn heads. But it's her curiosity and intelligence that cast a net.

Our paths diverged years ago. While I settled down and planted roots, Lis chose an unconventional path. After all, you can't expect a gypsy soul to stand still long. Instead, Lis fearlessly explored the world and embraced an adventure-filled life. Seriously, the places she's lived and the degrees she's earned - too many to mention.

No Matter What

Lis will always hold a special place in my heart. She's so intertwined in my soul that no matter where life takes me, she will forever be a shining constellation in my universe.

So you can only imagine my absolute delight when I found out that my gypsy girl had found her happily ever after. And last week, surrounded by her favorite peeps, she said, "I Do." 

This is dedicated to Lis, my gypsy girl.

Love you forever, no matter what.

Gypsy Girl

A wandering spirit
Too wild to cage
With a magnetic pull
And laugh that infects

A life in still frames 
Stashed in film capsules
And a beautiful mind
revealed in books

A quick tongue
Lover of cats
Men with bats
And heart of gold
 
Caught in triangles
Entangled in pain
By web of lies
unsure who to trust

Restless and weary
Running a breeze
Scars keep her aback
Safer to seek

A shield to protect 
And keep people at bay
To dance at her will
And remain free

A spiritual junkie
a fiery soul
Fiercely devoted
deeply guarded

Oh, gypsy girl

Tired of the chase
She returns to her roots
To connect and belong
A place to call home

In stillness, she discovers
A shift in her spirit
The act of becoming
A radiance unfolds

A friends embrace
Love's sweet surprise
Effortlessly found
And self-love realized

A spirit untamed
Forever held
In love's warm embrace
Unafraid, no more.

-Mic 

And gypsy girl lived happily ever after…