Bill's Challenge; I remember

[Justine Dunn]

I remember how that first kiss took us both by surprise, having known each other for so long.

I remember how we took things slowly, neither of us sure where it was heading.

I remember when we moved in together we said, ‘Let's just see how it goes.’

I remember the many happy years that followed, creating memories all over the world.

I remember the times I would ask where our future lay, and how the shrug of your shoulders deepened the cracks.

I remember how you cried when I said I could wait no longer, we’d traveled full circle yet were still at opposite ends.

[Justine Dunn]

Thank you Joey :)

[Joey Delgado]

To accurately describe the rise and fall of a complicated relationship in six sentences seems difficult, but you made it look easy, and did it so beautifully. Well done. :)

[Justine Dunn]

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all your comments :)

[Toby Tucker Hecht]

I loved, "the shrug of your shoulders deepened the cracks."  Lovely six.

[bolton carley]

wow.  you were reminding me of my own beginnings, but mine had a little different ending.  i noted in your writing that it still comes from a happy place though, as did your comments below.  that may be even a bigger story to cover.

[Justine Dunn]

Ah, thanks Angela.   It was a good run indeed, and one I look back with fondness not regret.

[Angela]

Justine, I enjoyed your comment almost as much as your six.  I expected a "happy ending" to this, until I got to the fourth line.  I thing the word "ask" was the only clue you gave that things might not be ideal.  Sounds like it had a pretty good run.

[Justine Dunn]

Either will work, as long as you're both singing from the same hymn sheet.  

[Gita]

Commitment is so pesky. On the one hand, there was all that lovely travel and who needs a piece of paper? On the other hand there is no ring.  Both are right, in a way, aren't they?