Have you ever met someone for the first time and found yourself instantly and totally captivated by them? I have. Each of us has a special dream that lifts our spirits and carries us through to fantastic heights. A few actually meet their dreams face to face; such was such an encounter for me. To come face to face with a walking dream is an incredible experience that leaves an indelible impression. Whatever awaits or remains in life, I would wish for it to be within range of her eyes.
I recall a bright sunny day, a few years ago, when this beautiful lady illuminated my life instantly and altered it forever by merely walking into view. Her hair sparkled in the sunlight with such radiance that it drew my immediate attention. The way her hair shone in the sunlight was and remains beyond description. I could not believe that anything could have such an impact upon me, but there I stood in awe. As she approached I was thinking that never in my life had I seen anything quite so beautiful. She came closer, then passed by quickly and, as she disappeared from view, the hallway seemed to grow dimmer.
As she walked away, I began searching for a way to meet this fascinating woman. Fate and fortune were on my side, and sometime later I finally gained the privilege of her acquaintance. We shared a few quiet moments of conversation and she seemed to grow more beautiful by the second. I looked into her eyes. They were hypnotic, as she held my gaze and my undivided attention as no one ever had or will ever again. At that moment no one else existed or intruded on the extraordinary exhilaration that I felt. I was instantly transported to a world of incredible depth and beauty as I silently explored her astounding, alluring, and captivating eyes.
The first fascination was perhaps the mischievous glint that enticed my curiosity, a sparkle and gleam in her eyes that seemed to control my attention completely. I found later that the glint returned when she was happy. I wished that it could remain in her eyes forever. It was adorable.
Over a period of time we became very good friends and shared occasional quiet talks. I guess I always knew, deep inside from the beginning, that she would become the most important person in the world to me. It took so little for this to happen. Nothing extraordinary or earth shattering, but I knew unquestionably that I was in love with her. Never in my life have I felt so comfortable or important as when I look into her eyes. As time goes by my one desire has been to spend more time in the warmth of her gaze. I wonder if she knows the extent of the happiness and comfort that she gives with just a look from her eyes?
Perhaps no one can explain why we fall in love or just what triggers such an event, but, for me, I would venture to say that it was the astounding impact that she made the very first time I saw her. The times spent together since has reinforced everything that I felt initially. I will never regret my feelings for her. Maybe one day she will read this and think of me............ If I am truly fortunate, then she will know.
Life has its varying cycles of ups and downs. When the bad times come, the memory of the warmth and glow of her eyes can reach me in the darkest hours. From the depths of my mind they emerge in a comforting display of rejuvenating light and intense warmth that compels me onward.
Letter to the Author:
Charles F. Baize at CBAIZE@aol.com