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