Jul 21, 2009 - 12:17 AM
She asks: "Do you find that the things you truly need always seem to evade you?"
I scoff (hmmph...), quelling the frustration that drifts forth with such general inquiry. Pulchritude
will never trump intelligence from where I have situated myself, but I'm aware the 'obligation' is to
entertain with a general response.
“All the time…" I say "and trust me, I have a few conclusions why...”
Sadly, my lack of confidence urges me to continue without taking her hand in mine.
“First of all, if there’s no belief, there’s nothing to gain; but it gets tricky because the majority of
things we believe we truly need are in actuality nothing more than wants that we’ve placed on this
pedestal of necessity. Many people fail to survive this phase of deciphering between what they truly
need and what they want. You follow?”
She nods.
Though instinct may confirm the subtle advances in her prior discourse, I am forced to qualify on
her behalf soley out of reassurance. I turn to her. Although jaundiced, the waning moon ignites
streaks of green in her eyes.
"I need to ask you a question before I continue?"
“Okay…” she responds
I can't help but sigh.
“Is it love that you search for and can't find?”
“Is there anything else worth seeking?” she counters timidly.
Her words produce a brief moment of silence; enough time to search for
stars.
“Well then…” I continue “Sometimes we have faith and undying belief in our cause but
the timing just isn’t right. For some people, although it arrives it never catches wind,
because they were aloof to its arrival. All I know is that it’s important that we strive to be
prepared when desired opportunities present themselves. Love is a universal key that
unlocks limitless junctures…what more do you need?…But it’s important that
we’re open to the possibility, because unfortunately, most opportunities will only present
themselves once...you follow?...”
No response. She watches the clouds pass overhead. I'm unaware of why she has prematurely
disengaged. I'm forced to continue in her absence.
“…And many of these opportunities will be far more fulfilling than those you previously believed
you couldn't live without.”
She rests her head lightly on my shoulder. Her hair carries the scent of jasmine. She's lovely, but
deep down I pray she's remarkable.
“And always remember to pick what you live for carefully” I add “and never dwell on
those things you cannot change. There’s no point in living for an unreciprocated cause.
Write them off as losses if you feel like you’ve tried endlessly to fit the pieces. This whole process is
very discretionary and at times painful, but if you do not trust yourself and your instincts,
you’re lost….”
She lifts her head and tucks her hair behind her ears. She once again meets my eyes.
“Happiness will find you only when you’re ready" I begin concluding "This is all self-growth.
Be disciplined and never settle for second best just because it’s easier to attain…that’s the only
way you’ll truly find what you’re searching for…”
"And what is it you search for?" she asks, catching me off-guard.
Her eyes lure playfully.
“I’m not much different than you…I’ve been…” I correct myself, slightly flustered “…I’m just
waiting…”