semper fidelis

i cracked a joke today (though really, a reflection of truth), and a friend responded with sincere love.  i called her a marine.  she didn't quite get that comment, but it made complete sense in my head.

i am not the easiest person to love, this is my perception.  i am not the easiest person to get along with, again my perception.  in me is a store-house of messiness, and there are the few in my life that do not shy from it, do not judge it, and they don't check out - in fact, there are those that somehow find their way in with a few words and heart beats and sit in the sunshine (or shadow) with(in) me.  they are the few, the proud ....  the marines (of my life).

*on a side note:  i have always thought that if i were to join any of the military forces, the marines would be my first choice.*

i have been so blessed with an amazing life, i need to take more stock of that.  while of late there have been mad challenges, and doubts, i do not doubt you:  my marines.

*she then tells me that for it to be fair the doors have to be open to both houses.  that reciprocity is real, and for things to be more real we have to overcome the fear and trust.  ok, i'll try.*

**on a more random note:  strange, that today, with no thought of the future, i have discovered that should i be blessed with marriage i know who i want my readers to be.  the four of you will be the first to know....**

with a full and buried heart - warm with the light of the sun of love - thank you universe.

always loyal,
m

If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, "thank you," that would suffice.
~ Meister Eckhart