The Days I Loved You Most

by Amy Neff

“If I had a flower for every time I thought of you... I could walk through my garden forever.” —Alfred, Lord Tennyson

We still have time. But what if we don’t?

“The best way I can think to say goodbye is to revisit it all...falling in love, having our children, the grandchildren, all of it...even the days we were lost. It’s not only the happiest days, though they’re a part of it.” Her lower lip begins to tremble. “But it was also the hardest days. The days I was lost, the days I thought I’d lose you. When everything fell apart but you were all I needed.” A tear falls down her cheek, her hand clasped in mine, a hold so tender I never want to let go. “Those are the days I loved you most.”

“Being with you, that was my greatest dream of all.” She kissed me and my salty tears slid between our lips.

Look at the beautiful garden we have made, Evelyn. Together.