Chrysalis Marriage Monday "Why Romance Matters."

~Come away, come away, come away with me my love~

Captivating we await and long to be swept up into touch. "Am I beautiful?" we wonder. His embrace assures us , yes... "I am longed for". It is not simply the intercourse of flesh upon flesh for that is the least of it. It is in the intercourse of three strands woven into a moment by moment, hour upon hour. A day by day, month after month remembering to treasure one another. It is not just in expectation of night fall and its pleasures. It is in the thrill of his breath as he approaches your neck as you stand in apron at the kitchen sink sudsy handed. It is in the heart of his desire to create your dreams and desires as best he is able, and visa verso. It is in doing him good all your days, never doing him evil. Embracing him in the sandwich that loving hands prepare morning by morning. Stepping up to great his arms in yours as he enters the door. Longing for full presence, body ,mind and spirit. Unity in the triad of our God. Opened eyed, gazed fixed within the honesty that every day affords. No shame, not needing to look away in any moment of hurt. Amends and restorations and a stroke on our hair. Upon his head a kiss, without the complain if it is sweaty, and if it is... Thanking him for his labor.

Longing fulfilled is as hope met.
Hope differed make the heart sick.
Romancing of heart is hope met.




On Monday Sept. 8 2008, please join us for the Marriage Monday Meme. By majority vote, this Monday's topic is "Why Romance Matters."

Consider writing about your favorite restaurant, your favorite song, or the little things you do for one another throughout the week. What tones down the tension, and tunes up the tenderness? How do you encourage your husband to nurture the romantic side of your marriage? I want to know!

Your entry doesn't have to be a long one. With all the back-to-school activity going on right now, I understand. Once you've posted, return to Chrysalis and add your permalink to Mister Linky. Then take a few minutes to visit a few of the other contributors. EASY. See you on Monday, OK?