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We were walking in the cemetery, my hand resting in hers. I could not remember how we had met, nor could I remember how we had arrived there. It did not matter, for we were both quite happy to be by each other’s side as we traveled from gravestone to gravestone. We gave one another the occasional glance. I felt my spirit rise each time I saw her face, her eyes uniting with mine. Nothing was said between us.

While following the quiet path, we were greeted by a couple of evergreen trees standing close to one another. We both stopped, our eyes resting on their emerald leaves which glistened in the sunlight. We stood there for a moment without uttering a word. I looked at her, noticing a gentle smile appear on her face. She softly squeezed my hand, letting me know it was time to resume our journey, which we did. Further along the path we encountered a pair of gravestones that stood out amongst the rest. We approached them. Lying next to both were flowers which looked as though they had been placed there recently. I knelt down and read what was inscribed across the surface of both tablets. I could not see a name on either one, but I noticed the date of departure was the same. Even though I did not know who they were, I silently paid my respects. We then left the gravestones and continued our walk together.

It was at some point during our journey that I saw a couple of evergreen trees in the distance that looked vaguely familiar to me. I thought I grasped something, a distant memory, but whatever it was quickly vanished. I was so enraptured by my companion that I thought nothing of it.

We were walking in the cemetery, my hand resting in hers. I could not remember how we had met, nor could I remember how we had arrived there. It did not matter, for we were both quite happy to be by each other’s side as we traveled from gravestone to gravestone.

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For C.S.