The two were not young and full of passion, nor old and in need of comforting
But within 30 seconds I could observe from the gentle touch of his hand on hers,
and the smiles of satisfaction she returned to him,
That the two were very much at peace with each other and the world.
Is it possible this is enough for some?
Do not conflicting passions or never resting curiosity upset the balance?
Are they Darwins, bold and never resting in intellectual pursuit yet reserved and content in sexual love?
Or have they made peace with all the universe as they understand it …
… living their lives out sans conflict.
Note: The couple I observed, “In Love” was a middle-aged couple that I encountered on the train during one of my many trips between Atiocoyo and San Salvador in 1975.
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