Sentiments For Lenie From Art
Being in a relationship with you Lenie has taught me something new
It’s not about making me happy, but rather how I can serve you
Discovering what it means to truly love someone, in trust and in respect
Not about what I could want, demand, desire or expect
In this relationship I have experienced a profound shift, in heart and mind
I bring happiness, joy, comfort, appreciation – you reciprocate in kind
We come from a place to give, devote and love – each day and night
You are someone who is adding to . . . and not taking from . . . my life
We are deeply committed, respectful, and truthful – two faithful lovers
Learning to embrace, communicate and celebrate the trust we share with each other
A new way, a new path, a new me – now never alone
You bring out my best – you bring me home
Even from the beginning we have been aligned – in almost spooky ways
The same movies, interests, beliefs, values, morals – it does amaze
Fitting together so well, in acceptance without criticism, argument, or fight
Emotionally, mentally, spiritually, physically – it’s all so right
Memories I’ve collected so far – it’s a pleasure to observe you and me
A fateful meeting on Tinder, January 8, 2023
Your brief yet eloquent profile had no picture – will she be a fit for my life?
The first thought when I saw your photo: “Could this lady someday be my wife?”
After daily conversations on WhatsApp, in person I would want to meet
A visit in March – a smiling woman in brown dress, sunglasses and hat came to greet
Traveling a 50-mile radius, learning about each other, as time went by
Monte Maria, Hiking Mt. Banoi, coffee on the way back from Tagaytay
Manilla, Batangas City, Ilijan, Pangasinan – all we could ever want
Luboc lighthouse, City Garden Hotel Makati, a first date Encima Restaurant
A second visit, this time with family – 2 weeks in September
La Union, 100 Islands, Luna, Santo Nino, San Juan – I will always remember
Cocos, a trip to North Luzon, family dinners at the “Cabana” – so cool
Swimming together in the ocean, taking pictures in the pool
By our last dinner at the Vietnamese place – so much I will have been shown
On both of my visits, in our time together – you brought me home
Yet the real haven you brought me was one I did not truly think of
Becoming closer in my relationship to Jesus, scripture and all of God’s love
After a recent birthday, I felt a deeper longing and sent out a sincere prayer
Asking God to please show me a path, to be closer to His divine care
You came along – never judging, criticizing or condemning me about my choice
You simply shared your beliefs and experiences until I heeded the higher voice
In videos, pictures, homilies, pastors and preachers in each and every mass
I was gently guided into a deeper relationship and onto a religious path
It was God’s way of making me aware of what He has always known
It is you; you are the answer to a prayer . . . you bring me home
