Romance for me is about moments of connection to feel something larger than myself To witness the cosmos in and from the eyes of another To be vulnerable, raw, wild, honest, open, books of discovery Moments that make me feel deep and lush Hypnotic. A whispered word. A brush of skin. Shared desires. Late nights. Moon light. Inside jokes. Thoughtful words. Laughter. Fireworks. Fireflies. Campfires. Rainy days in. Pillow fights. Pranks. Trust. Live music. Cold beer. Carnivals. Confidence. Honesty. Legos. Little round ice cubes. Sledding. Gingersnaps. Aggressive Sports. Motorcycles. Clean lines. The horizon. Walks. Avocados. Wine. Bare feet. Morbidity. Sarcasm. Wit. Presence. Midnight. Open arms. Yellow Curry. Coloring. Puzzles. Abandoned Places. White chocolate. Fruit jellies from Germany. Motown. Violins. Art Nouveau. Intimacy. Decorum. Curiosity. Metallurgy. Alchemy. A well told story. Absurdity. Whimsy. Shade. Shadows. Things that are slightly off. Heavy blankets. Bubbles. Silhouettes. Glitter. Smirks. Poise. Grace. The melody in a laugh. The blush of cheeks. The thought in a touch. Poise. Grace. Night time insect and frog lullabies. Autumn Forests. The way a hummingbirds and dragonflies fly. Outtakes. Freckles. Tickles. Rain. Fog. Strangers. Dancing. Finger foods. Warm apple cider. Open windows. Wood wind chimes. Squishing my toes in dirt. The moment a smile begins. Mood lighting. Candles. String lights. Sherbert. Snuggles. Warming my **** by a fire and sitting down fast. Treasure. Lightning. Beethoven. *******. Challenges. Delayed Gratification. Desired anticipation. Seduction. The wind. Cedar chests. Calliopes. Austria. Vistas. Fingertips. Dangling my feet. Whispers. Spirals.