February ‘26

That Moment When

I must make sure

to appreciate that moment

when we’re talking about everything

and nothing at all,

when endless possibilities of life spread between us

like fingers covered with gooey bright paint swiping creativity across big white sheets of paper with joyful fingers,

when you take the last sip

from your earthen mug and offer, “Can I get you another cup of coffee, too?”

when I savor not only every sip,

but also every effort you have made - on my behalf - to hear me, see me, and show me loving kindness,

when that surge of mutual compassion runs between us,

stoking my desire to be faithful to you forever and ever.