Heart
Through life we hear of, know of, are connected to, the special ones
If we are lucky enough, we live with one, love one
And are loved by them, touched by them
What this brings to us is sometimes hard to describe
Perhaps by writing this I attempt such
And as this unfolds, I realise how difficult it is
How can I display feelings that are more emotion than thought?
I write, edit, struggle to place on this page what this means to me
The day by day knowledge of care, support, all unspoken just there
The open giving, arms there if needed, a shoulder, a hug, a kiss
Actions and gentle movements, in words, deeds
Sometimes a knowing smile is enough, telling me she understands
A gentle laugh, a pointed question, no solution just a signal that she knows
And most of all an important message that all this is just freely given
No return required, just delivered at the right time, instinctively
And the best moment is to be able to reciprocate, to offer back
Not a feeling of duty, only the ability to recognize the moment
Closing a circle, not waiting for the next, just being there if needed
I am lucky, I know such a one, and this I will protect, cherish, love
Her heart
Jan 2022
Copyright © Graham Bentley | Year Posted 2022
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