then there is no reason left to be afraid

what will i lose by loving?

i murmured.

nothing

it murmured back.

but there is the possibility that it will hurt.

i can accept that.

it is a small price to pay

for something so important. 

but

it cautioned as i turned to leave

there is the possibility that you will not be loved in return.

that is not a problem.

i murmured.

as long as i can love.

what will i lose by loving?

nothing

it murmured back.

absolutely nothing.

thank you.

i breathed.

 i will set my hand to the plow

and i will love again.

x

has it really been so long? AAAHHH. love u peaches.