Much wisdom in such a small space...
Like a beautiful flower protected by thorns
Like the will to own tempered by the obsession to control
Like longing without the satisfaction of love.

Succinctly pointing out love's enigma. Nicely done. And love certainly can be as surreal as a painting of that genre.

It's like magic how I am so loved. Before that, only my mother loved me beyond the infatuation that I felt some had for me but wouldn't cross the line into commitment. Now I have that commitment and is almost overwhelming, because I want to set her free. Give her the retirement freedom she doesn't have tending to me 24/7.

I've been watching the Golden Bachelor near its end and find that Gerry, the 71-year-old widower has become very emotional, especially when trying to choose from three finalists when almost every one of them could have shared their life with him, had he let them.

I just don't see myself ever being that emotional.

Ron

Beautifully written!! Enjoy reading it.

A point of interest: I have been withdrawn from AD services because I couldn't renew my yearly fee, the end of an era after more than 20 years. I can no longer post, send messages, etc. Thank you for your advice and support over the years. Until my fortunes turn, as in the story of Joseph with lean and plentiful years, I bid you God-speed and farewell. John