Sun my lover

The sensitive breeze
hovered a tiny hemisphere of cotton
over the concrete sidewalk

As it hit my toe
I shuddered
the cool zephyr
Caressed my arms and legs

The sun watched me
Listened to me
With such intent
And unconditional care
That I felt shy
And childlike
In its gaze

I dared it to keep its promise
Like I dare them all

The world became still despite the evening traffic
The flowing water of the fountain
The movement of the trees
I was paralyzed
And overstimulated

And suddenly the world came to me
Destiny was my friend
Pleasure my companion
And like the winter
Fear was but a historical event