billet-doux, kinship, cordiform

I heard the ping 
vibrate from my phone 
A text sent 
waiting for me to respond 
A petit billet-doux, 
one single picture 
hands held in cordiform. 
Such a simple message 
but it signified so much more 
what a special kinship, 
friendship,
we shared
Whatever it was I cherished it 
more than most. 
I smiled and blushed
then returned the text 
with a ❤️ 
to show my love.

wod 2/14/22