She seemed so small, so slender, so in touch with all he wanted and needed from a love. His sole desire was to sweep her into his arms and hold her close.
Love can last forever, or may last the length of a pleasant afternoon.
Given the confusion in his heart and all he subsequently discovered what he found was that love will light the fires of memory for an eternity of time.
In all the years following, and each time they met, he never stopped loving her or allowed the experience of that day to slip away. And though he was destined to meet a beautiful woman with whom he exchanged vows, how could he ever forget?
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