Taking time to say it better...

As the sun began to peer out

from the darkened valley below,

two souls wandered and saw themselves

in each other's eyes.

It was a good springtime moment

in both of their lives... the depths

of darkness that lay behind

enabled them to gaze afresh in

wonder at the small miracles of life.

lightness, excitement and hope

took thier place in a renewed

foundation underneath thier feet,

assuring the sinues of their 

knowing souls that life would be

good, no matter what.

surely there was a good flow.

and surely the hopeless

romantic is no stranger to

the human heart.

Good vibes + good connections are

not annulled simply if true-love

is not, in effect, sprouted from them.

The fact is, gifts were given.

Material ones, yes; and in them

deep significance and symbolic

value. Overwhelmingly in fact. and

on top of that, the gifts of thought,

consideration, time attention and

the gallant sacrifice of vulnerable risk.

These things were not overlooked

or taken for granted.

However, there is forever a

mystery to love;

the way in which it's formed,

and the manner to which it lingers.

Try as we may, our human ventures

can only go so far, 

until they're picked up

by an unearthly wind,

a sacred and irrefutable spirit

that let's us say: yes;

without hindrance,

unharnessed to step forward

in peaceful passion

- this is something precious and mystic and pricelss - 

and there is no counterfeit will 

that can ever do this justice.

there can be sadness 

when things don't go as we'd have hoped...

but even in sorrow,

there rests the optimistic anticipation

of consolation and deliverance.

The bitter parts of life

can enrich the sweetness when it comes, 

and if we surrender to being honest to 

our own hearts and accepting of the seasons

as the pass across our pastures.

It's difficult to 'turn someone down'

when you believe that "LOVE IS WHAT 

MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND"

It seems paradoxical and I'm not sure

how to feel good about it.

But I do beleive you are a person worthy

of immense love, unbridled and whole.

And I ernestly hope you find it.

I'm sorry to say it cannot be me.

I've been more than flattered by 

all your undeserved kindness.

I feel you've given me much,

and for that, I thank you.

I want to give you: 

A most favorite book I've ever read.

I hope you too, can find comfort

and beauty within it's pages.

Not every story can end the classic fairytale,

But in each story, we can find beauty.

You shared a great amount with me - 

and I hope our friendship doesn't have to end.

with sincerity.

Madeleine