That moment when, after meeting someone for the first time and realising you were right to feel drawn to them, you have to leave is such a bittersweet feeling. You hope that you will meet them again, you long for the sound of their voice and the warm embrace of their hugs. You feel as though something is missing, something has been, and then gone. But, you know that for that moment in time, it was all worth it. Getting to meet someone you care for is always worth it, no matter how short a moment that is. What made it all the more special for me was seeing my sweet wife so at ease and happy around them, something she finds very difficult with new people indeed.
Parting brings bittersweet sorrow, but the meeting makes it all worthwhile. Getting to see them again is what your soul calls for.
And yes, I am a silly romantic soul despite the long red beard and tattoos.
