Protecting her heart, She gave it to herself. Refusing to be put on the shelf Of loveless living. Giving love when love was due Cherishing the morning dew Transforming objectives into completions. Creating from scratch in a way that inspired. Meeting; greeting as needed Seeds planted; tended with loving care. Expecting love to no longer be unexpected She ventured on, along her way. HE. Noticed the aura energizing her presence. Craving the positivity that She openly gave. Wanting to shield her from the grasp of others. His protection held understanding. His trust held the wisdom of what life provided. Love crossed his path, in the form of her. Too late along her journey, She had left it behind. SHE Refused to submit to the constraints Of shackles in the form of rings. Simple things to signify dedication, unfounded. Kicking the idea of promiscuity To grab intimate devotion; a positive trajectory. Seeing love in his eyes Knowing his stargaze was based on fantasy. Enjoying the experience with her heart On the side. She kept to her truth with no solution. Unfazed by oddly proclaimed substitutions. He observed, learned, partnered as needed. A partnership fit for process. - E.Ex.