“The more one does and sees and feels, the more one is able to do, and the more genuine may be one's appreciation of fundamental things like home, and love, and understanding companionship.” ~Amelia Earhart

“At the end of what is called the "sexual life" the only love which has lasted is the love which has everything, every disappointment, every failure and every betrayal, which has accepted even the sad fact that in the end there is no desire so deep as the simple desire for companionship.”~ Graham Greene

“When people are lonely they stoop to any companionship.” ~ Lew Wallace

I found this picture while surfing card sites. I was absolutely enchanted with it. It has an aura of warmth, comfort, relaxation. Two people obviously comfortable with one another, being together in companionable silence for the moment, comfortable in their closeness.

Outside the fortress walls, the night has fallen on the world. Darkness reigns. But inside the fortress of trust, friendship, companionship, love; the light shines brightly and with great warmth. The walls are strong, straight and unbroken. There is no fear or mistrust. There is an absence of weapons. There is only peace and serenity.

This could be a moment between two lovers or it could be a moment between two friends. He is stroking her hair and adding His own closeness and warmth to the moment. As close as He is, His words must be spoken softly, soothingly, comfortingly. He may be in love with her, or He may care for her on a deeply compassionate level. Either way, He is offering her something special of Himself.

The flowers add a sweet fragrance to the tableau. Deep friendships, moments of true com-passion are miracles to hold close and relish. There is a bonding that takes place that over time becomes a cherished memory, like a flower pressed between the pages of a scrape book.

Some things are eternal. As the nights grow colder and longer, may the fire in your heart kindle with companionship of all kinds. The world is truly a beautiful place to be.

Til next time...Love, sassy v

© sassy vixen1 2005

Give It Away~ Michael W. Smith

She asked him for forever
And a promise that would last
He said, "Babe, you know I love you
But I can't commit to that"
She said "Love isn't love
'Til you give it away"
A father lived in silence
Saw his son become a man
There was a distance felt between them
'Cause he could not understand
That love isn't love
'Til you give it away
You gotta give it away

[Chorus:]
As we live
Moving side by side
May we learn to give
Learn to sacrifice

We can entertain compassion
For a world in need of care
But the road of good intentions
Doesn't lead to anywhere
'Cause love isn't love
'Til you give it away
You gotta give it away

[Chorus:]
As we live
Moving side by side
May we learn to give
Learn to sacrifice

[Bridge:]
Love is like a river
Flowing down from the giver of life
We drink from the water
And our thirst is no longer denied
You gotta give it away
Chorus

There was a man who walked on water
He came to set the people free
He was the ultimate example
Of what love can truly be
'Cause his love was his life
And he gave it away
You gotta give it away

[Chorus:]
As we live
Moving side by side
May we learn to give
Learn to sacrifice