Spring

“And the day came

when the risk to remain

tight in a bud
was more painful

than the risk it took to blossom...” 

 (Anais Nin)

matching colours...

Photo: (c) Susan Harden, 2014.

" Quite unexpectedly, a week ago today,

I met a woman in a crowded room.

We shared a fleeting moment,

some precious words, laughter, smiles

and a hug goodbye.

The 'tyranny of distance'

prevents an immediate reunion.

But I just wanted her to

(somehow) know:

Our briefest of encounter

has stayed in my mind & heart

for the last seven days.

It was the best

(albeit shortest)

conversation & connection

I have had with a woman

for a very, very long time.

I just wanted her to know

that I'd really like to see her smile

again (one day soon)...

If courage, fate or geography allows. " 

(Written on the 24th June, 2014.)

(c) Brent M Harpur, 2014.