Letters from a Wanderer

Letters from a Wanderer

On Pleasure

An Unknown Lover

On the pleasure of being present

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Jun 04, 2026
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I feel her observing me. I do not mind if she is. I feel comfortable with her. I feel comfortable with her seeing me. I have nothing to hide. So, I let her observe me.

I feel her eyes on me. I would like to return her gaze, but any attempt to meet her eyes might destroy the moment. She is sitting on my right side, facing me. So, I let her gaze at me.

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