A Sense of Belonging

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sponsored by Constance La France 5/4/25

"Romantic lovers require from each other at least the facade of reason: The desire to be what romantic love makes us appear in the other's eyes. We want to imagine we are deserving of the love we inspire." ~Maggie Gallagher We've been slow dancing— romancing in a seductive prelude Wooed by the cravings in our eyes hypnotized in amorous flirt Asserting glances sparked by embers remembrances of a burning fire Desire— the remnants of heated passion Fashioned whispers, calling our names claiming our hearts to beat as one none has requited or sated Abated our harvest of love yet to reap Deep and lonely had been our nights Blighted from cold and empty arms Palm to palm we feast on each other smothered by longing— a sense of belonging

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 5/5/2025 9:38:00 AM

Lin, I'm reading this and thinking it's not simple to live with another person. We have to let them be and like them and what they do most of the time. Being together, we do try to give another what they need and want. Not always easy. But it also can be fun. If it starts to be a bother, that might indicate an issue. Smiles!!

Lin Lane
Date: 5/5/2025 9:41:00 AM

I'm smiling at your comments, Duke. Despising the cliche', been there, done that... twice. I love living alone. I'm only a bother to myself! Seriously, thank you for reading me today.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/5/2025 7:39:00 AM

Dear Lin, I loved this for it is a lush, intimate dance-full of longing, vulnerability, and the ache for true connection. There truly is tension between desire and loneliness, the way we crave to be seen and cherished for who we really are. Even in the emptiness, your words sing with hope, that love, when shared honestly, gives us a sense of belonging that heals and sustains. Your Heart's Music! Spring Blessings, My Dear Lin, Daniel

Lin Lane
Date: 5/5/2025 9:39:00 AM

There's that fine line between, should we or shouldn't we? The risk is always worth taking. I don't like 'what if' scenarios. Thanks for the reading and you sincere comments, Daniel.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/4/2025 9:47:00 PM

Very romantic verse Lin, two hearts beating as one. Hope your weekend went well. Tom

Lin Lane
Date: 5/5/2025 2:36:00 AM

My weekend was a fine one, Tom except for the flickering of my monitor. Not sure if it's that or my computer. At the moment it's behaving. Thanks for liking these verses.