She
looked up and saw him. Startled, she blushed. She hadn't seen him there
but was now aware that he'd been watching her for a long, long time...
"You've been dreaming" he said, as he reached across and gently brushed
a dry leaf from her shoulder.
"Yes" she replied, "I was lost in the softness of the earth between
my toes, as I wished upon the stars not to feel so alone."
He smiled... "But I've been by your side all along."
"Yes" she sighed, "Funny that."
