Moments that take your breath away-

In the midst of conversation a debate ensued-
In the midst of debate and torrid emotion, confusion, and internal conflict...
He uttered
"I know what you mean...but I don't think that..."
"You are one of the most beautiful girls I have ever known"
And it all fell into place-
Perspective
Point of view
His point and mine

It is hard sometimes, to be you, to be true to who you are, and still have someone understand, and accept, and know, and yet not want to change... the you- that you are...

It is hard, but when you do,
It is even harder...
Because then you have to let your guard down and allow yourself to be you
Because then you have to allow yourself to be vulnerable
Because then you have to believe
Because then you have to live
And after only half-living for so long
You have to learn to live again
And living is hard to do
Because then you are opening up
To possibility
To happiness
Perhaps even loss
And hurt
Yes living- is hard to do...


And living is composed of moments that take your breath away...