your hand resting on my lap while you drive
or reaching for my hand, your male skin pressed against mine
feeling my heart, in whatever state it resides
you give me the keys to your car, so you can take mine in for repairs
“I’ll take care of it”
spending time at my place, even though it’s not ideal, because you know it’s good for me
until we can live together, there’s no need to strain me
your desire to make my life better,
your willingness
perseverance, diligence, commitment,
caring about me, for me, with me
your hand on my lap
your front pressed my back, spoon shaped
groceries,hikes, quiet saturday nights
your warmth, my warmth
I’m allowed to love you
you, waiting for me downstairs, to head up north for a day hike, for dinner
your hand on my lap
an autumn afternoon of horseback riding
your hand on my lap
dinner with my family
deliveries together
quiet, peaceful
hiking, climbing,
partners
books in bed
dinner making
building a life
Christmas dinner
family dinners
our – priorities – straight
ours
mine, yours, ours
you words, true,
heartfelt,
you touch me when you say things that matter
you look into my eyes, to make sure I am listening, feeling, receiving
your hand on my lap
my well being in your heart
me loving you back
in all the ways that are good
for me
for you
for us
SuzyQ