What Is Said Between Us

One of the first things he said to me was that I was beautiful.

We did not know each other at all, so I had no reference to know how he meant the compliment.

But, the impact of him saying this to me has lingered.

Did I – and do I – need flattery? Was it just a kind and off-the-cuff simple gestured nicety?

I know that the potential there between us could have been immensely healing.

One thing I think we all desire is to be truly seen for who and what we are – and to be cherished.

We need to feel valued, and wanted.

I had written to him, offering this particular concept as a gift to him of my valuing and wanting him.

Did he need and want my affections?

To give our hearts in open gesture, and have our efforts received and reciprocated with deepest meaning is the most wonderful thing.

This is love’s foundation, at its fragile beginnings.