Desire

She wanted him.

Not because he was perfect.

But because he worked for and toward it.

And collapsed when he couldn’t.

But then, got back up again – despite any weakness.

He was the man that she wanted to stand and fall with.

Because, together, they could find ways to rise again and fall more gently.

For they had what it takes to mutually invest in and enjoy life in any weather.

They could catch and lead each other.

They could be passionately, exclusively essential lovers.