And then

you call me

because it’s a

random Wednesday afternoon

and we

haven’t

talked much today.

And my heart

soars

as I listen to

your voice, and hear you

smile.

And you talk

about us,

and weekend

plans

and everyday stuff

and your day

and even, briefly,

the weather.

And I lap it 

up.

Smitten.

So comfortable

and so intrigued.

Who is this

precious 

man

with the

new carrot

shirt?

What does he

like?

And love?

And value?

Tiny pebbles,

delicious crumbs

leading me further

down this path

of bliss.

~Lu