Two

Softness

the stunning beauty of a single rose

they way two bodies feel as the dance begins

slighty self concious because others are watching

the losing all of it because there is only room in the universe

for these two and the fullness of the emotions they bring

lost completely in each other

transparent - right there for all to see

yet totally unaware that anyone is watching





later

she glances across the room

her eyes finding his

locked glances

recognizing the need

knowing the gathering has been enjoyed

and yet tiring of the crowd

with no words the message conveys

I am ready to be alone with us



much later

tired, resting, comfortable

realizing the most important needs

are often the smallest unspoken ones

appreciating the touch just above her waist

thankful for the way a breath feels on a shoulder

understanding that sharing even the smallest detail

is what is really is all about

his knowing how she likes her coffee

her knowing how he likes his steak

his knowing chocolate will always help

her knowing he doesn't like bleu cheese



forgiving the smallest

and the largest

protecting each other from the world

united in front of all

but willing to stand the ground if needed with each other

agreeing to disagree
respectfully

two hands holding on
two hearts that beat as one
two lives intertwined

and that, my friends, is what it is all about
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i didn't know until now