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{poem}

I will be as kind to youAs you have been to meAnd return to you the loveWhich you bestowed on me.

He was thinking of me just then, she realised as she read and re-read his text message. It was a plain text, devoid of any romantic or loving undertones. It stated, in a very direct manner, a fact; and posed, in a clear way, a question. Yet, she sensed that the sender’s intention to contactContinue reading “{a text message}”

gifts.

He had never given her anything, really: she had never received a letter, nor even a birthday card; she had never been given flowers, nor even a small piece of jewellery. He had, however, given her his time, many words of kindness, comfort and encouragement – even praise – a safe heart in which toContinue reading “gifts.”

{oh, the sadness}

She had arrived, full of expectation and anticipation. She had been waiting for this day with impatience ever since she had last seen him – now over a week ago, but not quite two. But oh, how it felt like such a long time! Sitting down on a chair in the staffroom and taking outContinue reading “{oh, the sadness}”

(im)patience.

in my patience you will find impatience. (because i am waiting – although i cannot wait – to see you again).

meeting a kindred spirit.

Who can explain why we are attracted to one person more than another? Why it sometimes happens that in a few instants, in one brief conversation, there feels to be already a friendship established, though few words have been spoken, and so few memories shared? How can it be that we can take an immediateContinue reading “meeting a kindred spirit.”

the contrary of jealousy.

She was never really jealous. On the contrary, she liked that others spoke to him, that they seemed to like him. She liked the idea of his light and his kindness reaching many: why be so possessive of these treasures, when the whole world could benefit from them?

true gentleman.

Kneeling down, he picked upThe lady’s napkin off the ground -Proof that he is kindAnd a true gentleman.

reasoning.

Even though he was there, in the room, and even though she would have loved a conversation with him, still she did not go up to him. Instead, she found some other people with whom to speak. But she said very little, and probably heard even less, so distracted was she. Every few moments herContinue reading “reasoning.”

{unexpected appearance}

“What are you doing here?” “I’m sorry, I just – I just missed you.” He showed her in, a mixture of confusion and concern on his face. “Take a seat here, if you like,” he said calmly. She nodded and obediently sat in the chair, and would not meet his eyes. “Would you like aContinue reading “{unexpected appearance}”