In a quiet distance...

Angel,

There are times that you are a wide open meadow, a warm summer breeze. There are times when you are sunshine and a happiness that fills the world like a balloon. There are times when your eyes shine bright and your smile  radiates like a beam.. In these times, you change the air around you - and everyone who feels it is made happier and better for it.

Yesterday though you were drawn in, cloaked, and far away. It is like you have drawn curtains around your light and heart. I know that the light still shines, but is held close - safe... I can see that you push through the motions of what must be done and what you believe you want to do. I can see you focusing on the tasks at hand - a distraction...

I can't help but wonder where you have gone - why you are so closed up... A part of me wants to push through, force the curtains open... I tease you a little, make contact with your smooth warm skin, and look into a beauty that cannot be described... I tease and I see a smile break to the surface - fleeting, genuine - a little melancholy smile...

Even in your distant quietness you are a wonder... I will not try to pry the curtains further... I can see that you need to be here for a while... I will be company. I will be quiet and ready for you. I know that when you are ready, the curtains will be thrown and you will shine.

I love you in all your ways.

Just me.