stars in her eyes the color orange. telling the truth.

dawn in the Kalahari desert; a box of presents; a revelation.

an explanation; small sighs of satisfaction; Spider Mountain.

setting off on an expedition to the north pole; courage; a morning dove on the windowsill.

arriving in the early evening; a magic wishing well; crimson-and-gold.

the Pioneer Valley; writing with a fountain pen; almond blossoms on Crete

lying in a hammock on the deck of a boat; the center of the labyrinth; imperfection.

a dark red dress; on the edge of your seat; reading your palm.

a small wave breaking on the beach; Hafez; complete trust.

being invited to the great event; deep stillness; the phoebe building her nest.

all the windows wide open; taking the longer way; feeling glad.

opening your eyes; the smell of fresh ground coffee; walking through a moss garden.

past the tree line; falling in love; goats climbing Mount Olympus.

the red and black woodpecker; climbing the leaning tower of Pisa; treasure hidden in the rafters.

plumeria blossoms falling into the hammock; Mars; an insightful review.

wild tulips; touching your toes; reading a poem he wrote about you.

starlight in puddles; rounding up wild horses; breaking into laughter.

fiddlehead ferns; slow dancing late in the night; the Richat Structure.

purple crocuses pushing through snow; tea-tastings; a long interlude.

six eagles overhead; knowing it’s time; you.