Ah!! Talking with my attorney and I notice the time is four, and there’s suddenly a voice I recognize! One I can’t ignore! And, over his shoulder, just down the hall and up above, well, … there she is!! 😍 Her spectacular face!! Really? Here? In this place?? Oh! The feeling I get! I expect it to arrive with special effects of shattering glass and the sound of brass! And a dimly lit office set ablaze by white-hot spots like in some Broadway show! The walls become flats that are wheeled off to make way for dancers as I leap from my chair and belt a romantic number!! And the audience cheers! Because that’s how it feels inside!! The magic of her, it follows me around! Even somewhere unexpected! Like today! She appears out of the blue and she rips the blues away! And yet I never heard a word of the important conversation! I could tell he could tell something, too. Like he saw pure sheer redeeming life – pour into my face! And it seemed to move to him! He sat up straighter and smiled a bit! See? Her magic spreads! I always said it did!! And, I had to pull a line out of “Philadelphia.” From Denzel, because I was good for nothing, and yet everything is great! Now it is for sure! Suddenly bright and bold! Entranced, I asked, “I’m so sorry. Could you explain this to me again like I’m a six year old?” And, I am. A kid! Again, I’m putty. I’m a puddle on the floor!! Her voice, it carries me. And skies part! A burst of magic in the gray! She changes the color of the day. And I’m reborn, every time. I’m a fool, I admit it! I know nothing will come to be. But I also know there’s not a thing to worry over, because she fuels me! She makes me happy. Her face lights the day. My body gets hot, my fingers get cold – so immediately!! This comfort – and fear! – an ecstasy and a red-hot warmth, all mixed together in a millisecond, when caught up in her allure. And my heart sings! I mean, it really does! It feels that way to me. Is it silly? I guess, sure, okay, but what harm does it bring? I know where it’s at, and where it’s not, but none of that matters! Not a bit! Because the reward is felt! It’s here! It’s right where I am. And I’m better for it. Every time. I’m living twenty floors up! When a moment before, plodding through heavier things. Using my two years of law school (I forgot there were three). But these days I’m asserting – I’m leading! – among broken connections, commanding respect, and effortlessly. I’m new, others can tell. There’s a light! It comes from her. She’s the one shining bright! I just inhabit the glow. Of her star. And, she is a star. If not her, who?? Nobody does what she does. No other touches so deeply. There’s no one with her inimitable style, her grace, and her beauty. This infusion of life and love! Where nothing gray touches, protected and safe. There’s a guiding light, a northernmost star above, looking over. And if you are so lucky – to get that glimpse, of her! – it’s a moment you always savor. Added to an ever-growing list. When so much else is forgettable, here’s a splash of light! I’ll take it! I always do!! Yes, please, and thank you!! Stacked on top of a mountain of magic to remember! And if your memories are made of her, well, you’ve got a lot to treasure. I’m longing for nothing, I’ve got it right here. She’s in my heart. I’m not missing a thing. ❤️