third meeting: variation #2

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The last time I see her, I'm almost too weak to open my eyes. The weight of age wears them down, and yet, she still looks as beautiful as ever.

My willow fingers grip her flower hands, then move to her face where a single tear makes its way down her cheek.

"Hi," I say.

"I've been waiting for you to speak."

"So why not speak first?"

"Because I'm not good at beginnings or endings, just middles."

"Me neither."

"I love you." she says.

"I love you." I say, staring at her for an eternity before my breath leaves me. The last thing I see is her beautiful, smiling/crying, face.

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