"A Kiss to Keep"' Uncommon Love Found in an Uncommon Place Everyone desires to love and be loved before they die. Yet, a large number of humans die without ever being loved. Bonita had what could have been conceived as an unnatural love relationship with her dad. He had made her the love of his life. Her dad kept their love in a box, because Bonita was the only love that was given and received. That may have something to do with the fact that everyone needs love to survive. As she came to know the spirit of love, Bonita learned that there is only one true love, no matter who the person or what type of relationship. After leaving the abusive, life-threatening marriage, arranged by her father's attempt to preserve his only love, she found true love. This love was found in places, her Prima Donna life would have never taken her. Bonita also discovered that love can be found in tough dirty places, but it is so tender, delicate and pure that it should never be taken for granted. In the homeless shelter with stinky vagrants and people from all walks of life, love gave protection, hope, provision, but most of all family. From the elderly, at the Wisdom Well Nursing home, where life was failing but love abounding, love gave joy, care, courage and belonging. With the strong bonds that were made with Bonita and her girlfriends love gave hope, friendship, strength, self confidence and boldness. Most of all, the unity with the man of her dreams, Alpine, love gave magic, fidelity, stability, comfort, security, assurance, strong hands and "A Kiss To Keep." "I looked between the spaces of his few rotten teeth and saw desperation. He had not risked entering the women's quarter to kill me, my heart sunk. "We need you here, we love you. Passion poured from his heart. "