I held her, held her firmly to my chest.
For a second i am distracted by her labored breathing.
Am I to blame for it all, or time?
Oh, but for the fondness of the memories, times, hours spent talking; idle things
The first day she looked away to hide the tears, tears that always gave her away...
I vowed to protect her, love her, help her, saddle her fears, worries
I failed.
She giggled! My attention is drawn to the present. No, that must be my thoughts (again). Ah, that beautiful giggle.
That giggle i loved to hear and i knew just how to wriggle it out of her; each time for the first 3 years in our marriage, i opened the door for her- Car, Home, Restaurants anywhere!
She would giggle as i'd playfully tickle her, oh i hadn't realized how i miss that melody.
Now i'm holding this woman i barely know, cuddling her as she curls up in my arms tighter.
My phone rings... It's HER
I close my eyes as if to miraculously wish all the problems and complications away.
COWARD! something screamed in my head...
She tugged at my shirt, drew a heart on my chest. I looked down, took her face in my hands.
She smiled, wriggled her Nose as she opened her eyes, looked at me for the longest 5 seconds of my life.
"i hope she knows you're lactose intolerant" she said. I smiled and nodded before I could help myself.
The Air became still...
Song Post: ♫ I'm not the only One ♫- Sam Smith
- By SporadicWriter
For a second i am distracted by her labored breathing.
Am I to blame for it all, or time?
Oh, but for the fondness of the memories, times, hours spent talking; idle things
The first day she looked away to hide the tears, tears that always gave her away...
I vowed to protect her, love her, help her, saddle her fears, worries
I failed.
She giggled! My attention is drawn to the present. No, that must be my thoughts (again). Ah, that beautiful giggle.
That giggle i loved to hear and i knew just how to wriggle it out of her; each time for the first 3 years in our marriage, i opened the door for her- Car, Home, Restaurants anywhere!
She would giggle as i'd playfully tickle her, oh i hadn't realized how i miss that melody.
Now i'm holding this woman i barely know, cuddling her as she curls up in my arms tighter.
My phone rings... It's HER
I close my eyes as if to miraculously wish all the problems and complications away.
COWARD! something screamed in my head...
She tugged at my shirt, drew a heart on my chest. I looked down, took her face in my hands.
She smiled, wriggled her Nose as she opened her eyes, looked at me for the longest 5 seconds of my life.
"i hope she knows you're lactose intolerant" she said. I smiled and nodded before I could help myself.
The Air became still...
Song Post: ♫ I'm not the only One ♫- Sam Smith
- By SporadicWriter
This is a beautiful piece! I hope you won't keep us teetering on d edge of climax though - how does the story end???
ReplyDeleteThanks Niyniy. It's all part of the plan- to leave you wondering 😋
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