Universe of Two

by Stephen P. Kiernan

It turns out the greatest kinds of strength are hidden, and move slowly, and cannot be stopped by anything until they have changed the world.

Sooner or later the kisses will stop, this is a certain thing, one day there will be a last kiss, and I would venture to say that for every single human being, it will come too soon.

Like days, the kisses of a life are numbered. Perhaps that makes each one all the more precious. And none so special as the first.

There is glory in victory, but it can be solemn, too, aware that all sides experienced the pain.