At first it had been curiosity
a sense of fascination and intrigue
that drew her to him
that pulled her into his world.
But then, the more she learned
the more she wanted to know
because the more she knew
the more she knew that she liked
the way he treated her
the way he made her feel.
And the stronger her feelings
the more she came - to understand -
that she had always wanted someone
mature enough to recognize
the woman she had become,
experienced enough to see
the woman she was coming to be.
It is the feeling you get - now -
when you know
that someone is strong enough
to allow you to feel safe enough
to really let yourself go
sensitive enough
so that you can let your feelings show.
Someone to take you to that place
where all things are possible.
Where the rose is caressed by the lion
and the torrent of a waterfall plunges,
pounds deeply into a pool
of clear, warm, and fragrant waters.