I HAVE SEEN...

I HAVE SEEN….

I have seen the sugary white beaches of Puerta Vieja, Costa Rica under a blue moon so full I reached out and expected to feel its rough crater marked surface against my fingertips.

I have seen the ancient ruins of Antigua, Guatemala laid out before me as if it were an offering upon the top of a live volcano belching tangible anger and frustration from its belly.

I have seen massive wind carved stones on the shores of a desolate beach in New Zealand which spoke more of spirituality and peace through their silence and presence than a man of the cloth.

I have seen the ancient mosques of Fez, Morocco blush at sunset under my gaze of awe and fascination as they wove past and present together in such intricate detail. .

I have seen the Atlantic Ocean battle the Pyrenees Mountains for supremacy in San Sebastian, Spain and felt not one drop of guilt for enjoying their endless squabbling over something they both can claim.

I have seen lightening dancing from cloud to cloud on a warm spring night in Vienne, France that Jazz greats must have composed with the heart tugging beauty of every single movement.

I have seen all of these amazing things and countless more. Some have moved me to tears and others to creativity. However, none will ever compare, solo or in concert, to looking into the eyes of a good woman and know without ever a word being uttered that she loves me with all of her being.

I think I wrote this because quite a few of you have emailed me back commenting on the number of females I have on my email list when I send out my observations. Those of you that know well know I have always had more female friends then male friends. But this….I have no idea what it is, this poem or whatever you want to call it was not sent to do anything but say thank you. Whether I have known you for years or for a few days, dated you or only known you through emails or instant messenger, thank you. Thank you for constantly reminding me that there must be some good in me that deserves to have such incredible women in my life. No beach, or mountain or view of any scenery will ever make me forget all you have done for me.