Together we stand in a vast field of flowers. The sky is clear and the sun
shines warmly upon us as a gentle breeze plays across our faces. You smile
at me and playfully run off into the field. Your auburn hair flows behind
you just as the sea of blossoms flow with the wind. Following behind, I
look into the clear blue sky and think to myself, becoming lost in thoughts
and emotions. Then the answer comes to me as clearly as the rays of
sunlight shining upon the land. Finally catching up, I see you kneeling in
a bed of flowers, your dress spread around you as you tenderly pick the
blossoms and fill your basket. You take a motherly care to pluck the
flowers as gently as possible, and you smell each one as you add it to the
collection. Stepping forward, I gaze upon your kind face, a light of its
own seems to emanate from you and warm my heart. You look up to see me,
and I see your smile. Your beautiful forest green eyes sparkle like gems
as they catch the rays of the afternoon sun. I come closer and kneel down
in front of you, and you hand me a flower. Gently I take it and smell it
deeply, taking in its wonderful scent. "For you," I hear you say to me,
your voice as gentle as the manner of all your actions. Feeling the warmth
in my heart I finally break my silence with the words, "It is very
beautiful, but the only flower I need...is you." Startled at my words you
look at me confused and questioning. I take the flower, brush your hair
aside, and place the bloom within its softness. My mind and soul shake
with feelings and I decide to wait no longer as I look into your eyes and
say, "I love you."
I feel my spirit lighten with those words and longingly gaze at you waiting
for some response. I feel a sadness come over me as I see your green eyes
fill with tears. I wonder why you would cry and what I could do to help
ease your pain, but I push all thoughts aside as I feel you place your hand
upon mine, still laying on your cheek. The tears in your eyes are no
longer saddening to me, as I see your smile and hear your response, "I
love you as well." The warm sunlight mixes with a calm breeze as we look
at one another, and I gather you in my arms. I hold you close to me and
feel myself begin to shake with sobs of my own. "What is wrong?" you ask
me with a caring voice. All I can do is cry with happiness, and continue
to hold you in my embrace. "Nothing is wrong...everything is perfect...because
I am with you."
