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The Lion and the Butterfly Am I such a terrible lover, my Beautiful One? Am I capable of crushing you in my arms, or smothering you under the weight of my attentions? Is my affection such a trial to bear? Is admitting love to me so awful? Mon chere, I can recall your face last night, as you lay your letter by my hand. You seemed so shy, so afraid of what might happen. You almost trembled. I was worried you might faint. Did you think I would not notice? Louis, my love, is there is one thing I know of you, it is your paradox of being. Yes, you are a delicate butterfly, fragile, in constant danger of harm. Do you see me as a vicious collector? God help whoever tries to put a pin in you. Your flight will be eternally protected, held safe by the lion beneath you. This protection is not singular, though. Far from it. You are an enigma, sweet, an ouroborous. Though weaker, you are far stronger than I. You have never gone to ground, to sleep, though you have certainly gone through hell. I can see your scars, when your facade drops. Your wings are faintly frayed, tattered and torn by all your pain, but you've never faltered in your flight. You've been my anchor, my enduring lifeline. I'd have forever returned to the earth if not for you. You wish to be handled gently. You wish to be guided in our dance. These I can do, with joy and love, though the blind shall be leading the blind, I'm afraid. But to respect when you desire solitude? Ah, my beautiful, but your way is hard. Imagine a child with her favorite, her only doll, but her playmate wishes to be alone. Would she meekly surrender and acquiesce, or would she cry and beg for its attention? Forgive my crude analogy, my love, but I am this child, and how I often feel. I cause my mischief only for your attention. Yet, if you will look on me, and allow a fleeting kiss, then I can attempt to give what peace is possible. I suppose we must always remember ourselves. I am a colossal brat, you are a quiet bookworm. A golden lion and his exquisite flutterby. This fish and bird have not only fallen in love, but have also found a place to live.