The look of contented bliss on her face -

intimate knowledge only two people can share with one another.

The hint of a smile on those beautiful lips

as I lay next to her in the blue light of the television

tracing the beauty of her soft form with my fingers

left me feeling more fulfilled than I have ever been.

But knowing that I was responsible for placing that smile

there on those lips that I have always longed for

makes me feel beautiful.

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