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it's not saying cheezy, pseudo-sexy things to me
or bragging about mountains you've climbed
or that you could be in Mensa
or that everyone thinks you look younger than your age
it's not name dropping
or alluding to a high income
or even witty remarks
although those do definitely count
other things that count
are your ability to converse well on a variety of topics
the morality of your every day actions and interactions
that your imperfect looks are appealing to me
that you are a responsible person of good character
but what will probably make me fall in love with you
isn't just the looks good on paper stuff
it's the meltingly sweet way you talk to animals
when you think no one is listening
or bragging about mountains you've climbed
or that you could be in Mensa
or that everyone thinks you look younger than your age
it's not name dropping
or alluding to a high income
or even witty remarks
although those do definitely count
other things that count
are your ability to converse well on a variety of topics
the morality of your every day actions and interactions
that your imperfect looks are appealing to me
that you are a responsible person of good character
but what will probably make me fall in love with you
isn't just the looks good on paper stuff
it's the meltingly sweet way you talk to animals
when you think no one is listening
Published 5th Jun 2023
Author's Note
I was thinking recently about how a mutual, deep love for animals has been a bond in most of my relationships. I've also been thinking about my dad, and how kind he was to our pets. When our German Shepard grew old and developed hip dysplasia, Dad carried her up the stairs every night so she could sleep where she was used to.
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5th Jun 2023 10:55pm
6th Jun 2023 2:44am
People are always the most beautiful when they aren't looking directly at the camera.
Your rubric is spot on. The way people treat animals and waitstaff when nobody is looking is true character. Your author's note made little sparkly tears in my face-holes, and I really loved it.
Great work.
