As I see you sitting there in the chair at your desk, I am startled by the beauty of the curve of your cheek, in the warm glow of the desk lamp, as you type your hopes and dreams onto cyber-reality. A tear forms in the corner of your eye, and slowly trails down your cheek to disappear into the collar of your soft chemise blouse. I linger a few seconds before moving, afraid that I might ruin the emotion of the moment, and make you lose the thought that is obviously preeminent in your mind. I listen to the soft click, click, click of the keyboard as I watch the words appear as if by magic across the face of the screen. You’re so still and intensely concentrating on the task at hand that you don’t notice my careful, quiet approach into your domain.
As I come closer, you begin to notice my presence, as if a firefly danced in the corner of your vision, you begin to turn, then stop, apparently deciding that I’m only in your imagination. As well I should be. How I came to be here, I know not, yet am grateful for the opportunity to spend this moment frozen in time with you. I approach closer still, daring you to ignore my continuing presence. You glance over your shoulder, this time beginning to acknowledge that you are no longer alone. Then, before you become frightened by my intrusion, I lean in and whisper “I love you”. A questioning look of recognition begins to form on your face, as you ask “is that really you?” I reply affirmative, then softly kiss your outstretched hand, and look into your red-rimmed eyes, still filled with tears, and say “I am here for you…now.”