Squash flowers and Happy Thoughts

 Squash Flowers and Happy Thoughts

 

I heard a man say to me, "I have something to teach you so follow me. I can teach you the way of life and happiness and everything." 

I responded, that sounds all very fine, but my schedule won't allow it. I have bills to pay and a life to enjoy. I don't have any time to waste on the life lessons you so beautifully acquired. 

I walked a little further. A beautiful woman I had known before. 

She said I remember you. I'm certain I know what you might like.

I have some Turkish Delight. Would you like? 

I said of course my dear. That's what life is for. 

We walked and laughed around town. 

A man asked me if I wanted coffee. I said no.

So I turned to the woman I'd just met. But coffee does sound lovely. Would you like to have some coffee with me?

Of course!

We went around and around and laughed and laughed and enjoyed each other's smiles. 

What's the end result? 

Weren't you listening? 

Happiness with a woman for me isn't about an ending except a nice place to rest with a beautiful woman. 

A laughter doesn't need to be craned. A smile just floats to itself because a smile is already made of a mouth. 

I don't need to buy a smile, because I already am a smile. For me. 

And yet without a woman sitting next to me, a smile would be stupid wouldn't it. 

Without love a flower has no taste. 

Which is why when I think of her I seem to always think of flowers. And even perhaps expanding my garden to include tomatoes and squash.