Perfect Moment

Here are two shots, from the many I took, of a wonderful morning (although the Grid was experiencing a fabulous sunset at the time) spent in the Lost Gardens of Apollo with Melissa.

There is no doubt in my mind that she is a Goddess from the Classical period, as the scale of the place, although awe-inspiring in its majesty, did not overwhelm her presence. It is the sign of true beauty that it cannot be outshone by its surroundings. And awe-inspiring the place certainly is - again my humble snapshots do not do it justice, so go there as soon as you can, and experience for yourself this marvel of the Grid.

Melissa looked truly divine here, and for once I did not feel overwhelmed by her beauty, but actually nourished and warmed by it. It is a cross that I carry with me, this curse of low self-esteem, and it has been the death of more than one beautiful friendship, but today, in these magical surroundings, in the very best of company, my burden fell from my shoulders and I was free to feel at peace, content just to let the moment be and bask in its meaning. Virtual world it may be, but if you are prepared to let it touch you, SL contains some fantastic balms for the soul.