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We were sitting on the porch, watching the early evening clouds change colors as sunset approached. He turned to me and asked, “Do you enjoy sitting here quietly just taking it all in?”
He referred to the mountains that rose from the other side of the road, the flowers and the swaying trees, the birds, twittering happily in the evening shadows.
“Sometimes I wonder if this is too staid for you,” he added.
How could I possibly express to him all it meant to sit next to him and take in the daily miracles that so often go unnoticed in our hurried world. To hear the sounds of nature instead of the ringing of the house phone, the office phone, the cell phone.
To sit here knowing this is the final destination of the day. No more need to wedge my way into the traffic and claim my share of blacktop to get me home. The most peaceful time of day when my heart sings and my hand touching his is divinely intimate. It is the essence of every love song.
“This is my favorite part,” I shared softly, tears of joy gathering in my eyes. And I believe he understood everything expressed by those few little words.
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Karen R. Sanderson says
August 30, 2015 atThis is lovely, Annette. I’m glad you have those end-of-day moments.
Annette Petrick says
August 30, 2015 atThanks, Karen. Although we are surrounded by danger and risk in the giant world, each day itself in this free country is a blessing in itself. To enjoy it with this very special being is truly a blessing. I have reason to believe you know all about that kind of thing.
Elizabeth says
August 31, 2015 atThis is a beautiful reflection, Annette. That deep communication between two people who love each other is, indeed, so special. I’m so happy for you to have it.
Annette Petrick says
August 31, 2015 atI know that you too experience the mystique of love every day. We are certainly two of the fortunate – and grateful.