There are few people anyone is willing to call "partner". The definition
(my own personal) of the word comes to mind: One to whom you are close
emotionally; one to which you feel bound; a best friend, soul mate; a
collaborator; a "singled-out" helper in a problem; one you would choose
over any other. There are very few people I would call partner.
For animals, be they a ferret, a dog, or a goldfish, I believe the
definition to be somewhat similar, but far more important. For those lucky
few, they look into each other s eyes and know. From then it is perceived
as a kind of distant, or perhaps very close, telepathy. Each know when the
other is feeling happy, or sad, when they need a lick or a nuzzle, a gentile
nip, or just some nice scratching. Every movement, body language, sound, is
a type of communication. You can have very detailed conversations without
saying a word. You and your partner, on a favorite chair, communicate in a
deeper sense then anyone can understand. For a few brief moments you see
through each other s eyes, move together, think mutual and shared thoughts.
Yes, there are stars burning for our partners, be they in the sky or in
your heart. Light a candle for your partner tonight, curl up on a nice
chair with a good book, very close to your partner, and have a
heart-to-heart chat.
[Posted in FML issue 2459]
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