As The Wine Must Taste Of Its Own Grapes

Only once in your life,
I truly believe,
you find someone
who can completely
turn your world around.
You tell them things
that you’ve never shared
with another soul
and they absorb
everything you say and
actually want to hear more.
You share hopes
for the future,
dreams that will
never come true,
goals that were
never achieved and
the many disappointments
life has thrown at you.
When something
wonderful happens,

you can’t wait
to tell them about it,
knowing they will share
in your excitement.
They are not embarrassed
to cry with you
when you are hurting
or laugh with you
when you make
a fool of yourself.
Never do they
hurt your feelings
or make you feel like
you are not good enough,
but rather they build you up
and show you the things
about yourself that
make you special
and even beautiful.
There is never any pressure,
jealousy or competition

but only a quiet calmness
when they are around.
You can be yourself
and not worry about
what they will think of you
because they love you
for who you are.
The things that seem
insignificant to most people
such as a note, song or walk
become invaluable treasures
kept safe in your heart
to cherish forever.
Memories of your childhood
come back and are
so clear and vivid
it’s like being young again.
Colors seem brighter
and more brilliant.
Laughter seems part
of daily life where before

it was infrequent
or didn’t exist at all.
A phone call or two
during the day
helps to get you through
a long day’s work
and always brings
a smile to your face.
In their presence,
there’s no need for
continuous conversation,
but you find
you’re quite content
in just having them nearby.
Things that never
interested you before
become fascinating
because you know
they are important
to this person
who is so special to you.

You think of this person
on every occasion
and in everything you do.
Simple things bring them
to mind like a pale blue sky,
gentle wind or even
a storm cloud on the horizon.
You open your heart knowing
that there’s a chance
it may be broken one day
and in opening your heart,
you experience a love
and joy that you
never dreamed possible.
You find that
being vulnerable
is the only way
to allow your heart
to feel true pleasure
that’s so real it scares you.
You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.
--Nesta Robert Marley
Full Circle: A Life As Bob Marley

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARLIN'