“Up this way,” he panted. “I can see the opening. We’re almost there.”
She couldn’t take another step. Sorrow filled her soul and spilled over her face. He knew that look, saw it before a million years ago. His face softened and he reached for her.
“I know you think you can’t make it, but you can. I’ve watched you climb higher mountains than this.”
He held her close, eternity washing over them. Finally she drew away.
“I can make it now, just don’t let go.”
I won’t let go, found you now, it’s time to go, let it out – let it flow, feel the warm breeze it is near, when you hold my hand I have no fear, strength of two makes it clear, we will make it through and be here, feel it now, it can be true, hear the words, I love you.