True Love

I know true love.

Love that is pure. It expects nothing. It is pure appreciation for another person.

I look into his eyes and I see true beauty. He's not good looking by conventional standards but to me he is the most beautiful person in the world. He is beautiful both inside and out.

He makes me happy just by being. I look at him and am instantly happy. Even if he is across a room I feel warmth from him.

I will probably never have him but I still don't regret loving him. My love for him is the most beautiful part of my life.

Motherless on Mother's Day

This is my fifth motherless Mother's Day, and it hasn't gotten any easier.

For week, all you hear is Mother's Day, Mother's Day, Mother's Day. Around this time of year just about every merchandisable product is marketed as the perfect Mother's Day gift. Some are goofy, some downright stupid, others touching. All hurt.