An empty park bench beside a softly glowing lamppost in a misty autumn setting

From One of Love’s Slower Learners

Timing refuses instruction

October 22, 2025

ReflectionRelationships

Love’s got a funny sense of timing.

You can’t rush it, reason with it, or teach it manners.
It wanders in when it pleases, usually late, and always acting like it knew the way all along.

So we keep the light on, learn what we can while we wait,
and trust that someday we’ll all see the world by the same lamp.

— From one of love’s slower learners.

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