October 2, 2022
He asked me,
‘What do you want?”
Intimo spirito moto sapio sensualis…naturalis
The rawness of being softly nested
within the confidence of true friendship.
An intimate friend who is free to love and experience life’s joys…and sorrows.
Feelings aside,
are we compatible? Can we
allow each other the space
to have a tough day–
and be with
the inevitable lows that
come from being human?
Without the need to fix, change or control; can we
still be present within
ourselves
in each other’s company without
disconnecting and checking out
even if we are in time out?
Does this make sense?
Can we stand on our own solid ground and yet still stand by each other’s side? And can we together build a strong foundation that will stand the tests of time.
Without so much emphasis on the “us”
can we just be “you” and “me” and patiently
allow the “us” to grow up together naturally,
overtime without so many expectations or
forcing a certain shape?
What does the container of “relationship” look like to you?
A woman who stands on her own
isn’t so easily swept off her feet
in a torrent of feelings. She doesn’t
rush in over her head
falling in love—only to be
knocked down and washed up
on disappointment’s shore.
She is steady
within herself knowing—
the constant ebb and flow of
life is a rhythm she dances…and she, determined
waits patiently for love’s unfolding is so worth waiting patiently for.
She senses the movements of heaven and earth feeling within her own body the expansion of galaxies exploding stardust into all she touches…softly…tenderly caressing the last rays of sunlight on your cheek before quietly pulling you into her warm embrace… gently kissing the moon.
©️NZain.
Inspired by real conversations, with love and gratitude. ✨
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I love this Nina. It wrestles with the very real questions we ask ourselves when we are comfortable with ourselves, and yet also feel the pull towards an intimate relationship which could possibly enrich our lives.
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…not wanting to lose freedom—the freedom to be oneself completely—and yet feeling the pull of another person. A delicate balance. So much to learn! 😀
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Nina! Wow! I’m am still taking this in and I am going to allow it to wash over me before commenting too much but I will say this with all truth and things that are good…you are a gift, a life-line to many with your words. 🍂🌾🍁🌻☺️
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Thank you, Charlotte…I look forward to what you have to say. 💓🙏🏻🦋✨🤗
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Nina, you inspired me to write a sonnet, not actual per definition but that’s what I’m calling it. Thank you for sharing your talent.
The days grow shorter
Time speeds forward
Feeling of exposure
Like the trees of fall
Naked branches
Bodies exhausted
Souls yearning
Nature in hibernation
Repose inward
Earnest desires
Exhale all mourning
Inhale holiness
Speak direct
Listen intently
In all the rising and falling
Seasons come and go
Measure of life
Compass of morality
—Charlotte A.Robinson ©️
October 5th, 2022 at 0115
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Charlotte, I 💚💜💙❤️ this conversation we are having. Thank you for your effort. Thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts here. 🙏🏻😘🌻
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Honest and real! Nina, your words travel right to the heart of any relationship. Peace be with you in your journey. May our life’s rhythm surround and respect the uniqueness of our “you and me” to produce a lasting “us.” Isn’t this what should be our compass in life?
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Respecting the uniqueness…yes, Mr. B! There will never another “you or me” and what are the odds of the “you and me” coming together to create an “us”? The “us” as the North Star on our compass…✨
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