Happy Birthday

Today I turned 51. Over half my life is gone and can never be retrieved but it doesn't feel like it. I feel as if I am just beginning to live. My feet want to dance and my heart wants to sing...okay, my body would like to comply but it takes a little more coaxing than it used to.

My day has been spectacular and remarkable. I am surrounded by love from my new man - Mr. Compassion. He is every woman's dream, and definitely mine. This morning when I awakened I was greeted by his smile and the now familiar "Good morning Baby!" He doesn't just say it...he means it. We lie in each other's arms and talk for a while each and every morning. We don't start our day in a rush, we take our time to talk quietly and lovingly to one another...then we get out of bed and start the day. We share an intimate morning chat about nothing in particular, just something loving...share a kiss and look into each other's eyes and speak our truth. We are in love with each other and we start our days with that.

This morning we lingered in bed a little longer than normal. He had been up during the night and had completed his present for me. He wrote me a poem. He had other gifts for me...too many, but this one is so special, so heartfelt...it brought tears to my eyes. You know the ones...not the ones from heartbreak, but the ones from sheer, overwhelming joy. It is so new for me to be loved that I find it overpowering from time to time. But he does love me as much as I love him. We are safe with each other and we will not hurt one another. I think those two things should be added to wedding vows - don't you?

I wanted to share his poem with you, so that you can see a small part of this man who has captured my heart, and perhaps it will help you understand why I will cherish him forever.

Dear Annette:

Musings of a man in love ...

There are so many moments
when I think back
full of laughter, and love
things I have lacked ..

My days are now
filled with brightness
and glee
as I contemplate
you loving me

I know, as we grow
more in love each day
we continue to know
we are safe to play

we are safe to laugh
and to shed a few tears
this journey is a gas
as we hold hands through our fears

you have given me
the most precious gift
any man can receive
and it gives my heart a lift

you have given your heart
and i have given mine
we walk hand in hand
to the end of all time ..

Love .. Mr. Compassion