Who are you
when you stop needing
to be heard?
Who are you
when you no longer hunger
to be understood?
Who are you
when your addiction
to appreciation
is gone?
You are, sweet one,
an Emptiness so
unobstructed and undefended
that the arrows loosed
by gods and men
pass clear through.
And your smile
betrays a serenity
that’s unassailable.
Your smile!
– miriam louisa
this unlit light 
Miriam, I sigh. Thank you for this post. I love the words and the picture is scrumptious.
How lovely to hear from you again, dear Ellen – I’m happy that the words resonate for you.
The picture … well, I see that same smile in your tiny photo!
Love always
~ ml
Dearest Heart ML…You sooooo Are, Sweet One, that we must Be. XOXO L. ♥
Your sweet enthusiasm makes this heart smile – grin, actually. 🙂
Thank you dear Leslie.
Love always
~ ml