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I remember.

Those piercing blue eyes, that lingering blush,
I remember.

The fidgeting, the way you would stutter in embarrassment
every time I was near,
I remember.

The bashful smiles, the small acts of kindness
that you so desperately tried to hide,
I remember.

The shrill protest when I snuck into your bed during a thunderstorm, the tantrum you threw when I stole your hat and replaced it with a daisy chain, the hitch in your voice when I took your hand in mine,
I remember.

I remember all the times we spent together in that big house,
all the times we laughed, all the times we cried,
I remember.

I remember the desperation in your eyes as you begged me to come with you.

I remember the pain in my heart when I knew I would have to let you go.

I remember.

I still remember.

My hands have grown much bigger since then
but I still remember your touch.

My lips have grown chapped since then
but I still remember your kiss.

My heart has grown cold since then, but I will never forget the warmth you brought,
I will never forget the promise we made.

It was a promise between children, but I still remember.

I remember…and I pray
that the promise we made will come true
and I'll be able to see those piercing blues, that lingering blush, the bashful smiles again.
That we will meet again.

I still pray
that I'll be able to say those words again.

Ti amo.

…I remember.