My Dearest,
You’ve taught me to love beyond what I thought possible, to care deeply with gentleness, and to consider another before myself. In your neediness, I knew I was needed. I pray I will always treat you tenderly, never causing you to be any less than what God has intended you to be. When I fall short, your undeserved forgiveness pierces my soul, reminding me that your response is not based solely on my perfection but equally on your acceptance of my loving care. You have strength without me, but we are stronger as we grow together. I am honored by your selfless gift of life, filling my day with color and beauty as you share a sense of joy, newness, and hope. I see you in the kiss of the sunlight and watch as a light breeze softly touches and moves you.
I am moved to protect you from harm, to remove obstacles and imperfections, allowing the glow of your beauty to be unharnessed. You trust me. You welcome my tender care. You respond.
As the sun drops into darkness, I dream of you and pray you will be safe while I slumber. Morning finds me anxious again for you, with hope that your rest brought yet more fullness to your very existence. But I know you will go. You must go. The briefness of your stay causes my heart to hold tighter, longer, embracing each moment I have with you. And then…slowly, painfully, you fade away, despite my gentle encouragement to stay awhile longer. You cannot stay. I do accept this. Each time, I accept this as a natural, expected part of our sweet relationship. You must move on. The memory of your beauty intricately mingles with my longing for your return. My senses are heightened in the memory of your uniqueness and the fragrance and soft elegance of your presence. And I wait. And wait. Patiently, through the seasons, with anticipation, I await your return.
You always return.
You are my daffodils, the delightful blossoms of my life, and I will forever love you.
Your devoted gardener,
Suzi

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By Suzanne Peppers – February 28, 2025
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