All the Colors of the Dark

by Chris Whitaker

“If you ever get the chance to make someone smile, or better yet, make someone laugh, then you take it. Each and every time,” Norma said.

To love and be loved is more than can ever be expected, more than enough for a thousand ordinary lifetimes.”

“Though it’s dark, I’ll always find you. Though you’re stronger than me, I’ll always make sure that you’re safe. To me, you’ll always come first.”

To love and be loved was more than could ever be expected, more than enough for a thousand ordinary lifetimes.