'Almost Hear You Sigh'

There is no remedy for love but to love more. - Thoreau

When we first met.

We didn't have to speak it.

We just knew.

It was undeniable and true.

Almost too clever.

Pulling destiny's bold lever.

Forever.

Now, life's claws have come out against us.

Going for the jugular.

Like a generational curse.

Tearing us with an unwanted truth.

Extracting our loose change at its unexpected toll booth.

So much so that I want to die.

But when it's quiet and I'm listening ...

... I can almost hear you sigh ...

Author's Note

"You must get your living by loving, or at least half your life is a failure." - Thoreau