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AFFECTION'S GARDEN.

Blossoms of the Heart.

By Johnpaul Okwudili Published about a year ago 5 min read
AFFECTION'S GARDEN.
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

In the quiet moments, when the world fades away,
I hear it—the symphony of our love,
a heartbeat rhythm that plays
a melody of connection, of affection,
a composition written by the very essence of us.
Each beat, each pulse, a note in the grand opus,
a testament to the harmony we create together.

Your heartbeat, a steady drum,
the foundation upon which our love is built,
a rhythm that anchors me,
that grounds me in the reality of us.
In its constant thrum, I find my solace,
a reminder that we are alive, together,
each beat a promise of another shared moment,
another chance to love, to grow, to be.

The music of our love begins with the first note,
the moment our eyes met across a crowded room,
a spark, a connection, a chord struck deep.
It was as if the universe paused,
holding its breath for that single beat,
a note that would echo through our lives,
a prelude to the symphony that was to come.

The first touch, a crescendo,
fingers brushing, a spark of electricity,
a connection that set our hearts racing,
a rhythm that quickened with the thrill of discovery.
In that touch, I felt the beginnings of our song,
a duet of hearts that beat as one,
a harmony that would carry us through the years.

Our laughter, a melody of joy,
a series of notes that dance in the air,
a testament to the lightness, the happiness we share.
Each laugh, a note in the symphony,
a celebration of the moments that bring us closer,
that remind us of the beauty of our connection.
In the sound of your laughter, I find my own,
a harmony that lifts us, that fills the spaces with light.

The whispers of love, a soft serenade,
words spoken in the quiet of the night,
a lullaby that soothes, that comforts.
In your voice, I hear the music of your soul,
a gentle cadence that speaks of care, of devotion.
Each whisper, a note that weaves into the fabric of our love,
a melody that wraps around us, that holds us close.

In the touch of your hand, I feel the rhythm of us,
a pulse that syncs with mine,
a dance of fingers that speaks of intimacy, of trust.
Your touch, a symphony of sensation,
a harmony of skin on skin,
each caress a note in the grand composition of our love.
In the warmth of your touch, I find my home,
a place where the music of us plays endlessly.

The heartbeat symphony is not without its dissonance,
for every symphony has its moments of tension, of challenge.
There are times when our rhythms clash,
when the notes jar, when the harmony falters.
In those moments, the music of our love shifts,
a minor key that speaks of struggle, of growth.
But even in the dissonance, there is beauty,
a reminder that our love is dynamic, ever-changing,
a composition that evolves with us.

The arguments, the misunderstandings,
they are the darker notes in our symphony,
the moments of discord that test our harmony.
But in the resolution, in the coming back together,
we find the strength of our love,
a deeper connection forged in the fires of conflict.
Each resolution, a return to harmony,
a reminder that our love is resilient,
that the symphony plays on, stronger for the trials.

The quiet moments, the pauses between the notes,
are just as important as the music itself.
In the silence, I hear the echoes of our love,
the spaces where our hearts rest, where we find peace.
These moments of stillness, of quiet reflection,
are the rests in our symphony,
the pauses that give meaning to the notes,
that allow the melody to breathe, to grow.

The heartbeat symphony is a dance,
a waltz of hearts that move in sync,
a rhythm that guides us through the ups and downs.
In the dance, we find our balance,
a graceful movement that speaks of partnership,
of a love that flows, that adapts, that endures.
Each step, a note in the composition,
a testament to the beauty of our shared journey.

The crescendos, the peaks of our love,
are the moments of intense connection,
the times when our hearts beat in perfect harmony,
a powerful surge of emotion that fills the air with music.
These are the moments of passion,
the times when our love is a roaring symphony,
a full orchestra that plays with all its might,
a testament to the power, the intensity of our connection.

The diminuendos, the softer moments,
are the whispers of love, the gentle touches,
the quiet affirmations of our bond.
In these moments, the music of our love is a lullaby,
a gentle melody that soothes, that comforts,
a reminder of the tenderness, the care we share.
Each soft note, a testament to the depth of our affection,
a harmony that speaks of a love that is gentle, yet profound.

The heartbeat symphony is a journey,
a path we walk together, hand in hand,
a melody that guides us through the landscape of our lives.
In the music, I find our story,
a narrative of love, of connection, of growth.
Each note, a chapter in the book of us,
a testament to the journey we walk together.

In the quiet of the night, as we lie side by side,
I hear the symphony of your heart,
a steady rhythm that lulls me to sleep,
a melody that speaks of love, of safety, of home.
Your heartbeat, a constant presence,
a reminder that we are connected, that we are one.
In the music of your heart, I find my peace,
a lullaby that carries me into dreams of us.

The heartbeat symphony is a testament to the power of love,
to the beauty of connection, to the magic of shared lives.
Each note, each beat, a reflection of our journey,
a melody that plays in the background of our days,
a reminder of the love that binds us, that holds us close.
In the symphony of our hearts, I find my home,
a place where the music of us plays endlessly,
a testament to the beauty, the power, the wonder
of our love.

In the moments of joy, of sorrow,
in the laughter, in the tears,
the symphony plays on,
a constant rhythm that carries us through.
Each note, a reminder of the love we share,
a melody that speaks of the beauty of us.
In the music of our hearts, I find my truth,
a testament to the power of connection,
to the magic of shared lives.

The heartbeat symphony is a dance,
a waltz of hearts that move in sync,
a rhythm that guides us through the ups and downs.
In the dance, we find our balance,
a graceful movement that speaks of partnership,
of a love that flows, that adapts, that endures.
Each step, a note in the composition,
a testament to the beauty of our shared journey.

In the quiet moments, in the spaces between breaths,
I hear it—the symphony of our love,
a heartbeat rhythm that plays
a melody of connection, of affection,
a composition written by the very essence of us.
Each beat, each pulse, a note in the grand opus,
a testament to the harmony we create together.

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