4.5 Hours

It was a nice Christmas this year, and I hope it will be a wonderful 2015.  I will be spending New Year's Eve with friends. Though, it has been an interesting past three weeks for me.  I had been dating a gentleman, but I soon realized that our differences will always get in the way.  He is an atheist, liberal, and I am a Born Again Christian, conservative.  Where could this go?  We liked each other very much, but I do not want to be careful in what I say, it is just not in my nature.  Also, I believe he felt the same way.  I cannot lie and say that I am not hurt, he was a gentleman and intelligent, funny, a little romantic and attractive. Unfortunately, there were some concerns on my part, and rightly so.  I think I will have my cry and go on.  Since I knew this man for a little over three weeks, the ratio of days to cry is one day for every month.  So, in my case I should only grieve for 4.5 hours.  I will miss you Mr. Stone.  I will miss you very much!  Also, I know I will cry more than 4.5 hours!   Take care Mr. Stone. and blessings and favor on your life.  I will pray that you find what you are looking for, and I hope you start with, Jesus, first.

Nick Drake, "Northern Sky"