portait of love

she knew it was him
before he stepped foot in the room
she know that the familiar sound
of pebbles slowly being crushed
could only be the footsteps of a tender but strong man
the man she loved
she loved the sound
it meant he was walking
towards her
returning to her
and she knew they were together again
when he opened the door
his scent immediately made her smile
so faint -most wouldn’t notice it-
but strong enough that she never felt at home without it
and when he embraced her
and told her he loves her
she just smiled
and said
I know