You Are Showing Me
What was I thinking when our hearts merged into one? Was I aware when it occurred? I don’t believe so, because it has taken me some time to pinpoint exactly when I fell in love with you. Many times, you would catch me looking at you and just shake your head and smile. Was it one of those? I’m not certain. Every smile and laugh made me like you even more. Even when sadness was upon you, you never turned away from it, never tried to cover it up. You let it sweep through you until there was nothing left. I think that is when I fell in love with you. Your ability to show me thing aren’t always rosy and they need to be felt so they can be released. I now understand, to live is to love and to love is to experience, because without experiences I would just be an observer on this miraculous ride.
— Nicole Barden 2/7/2022
