The Cypress Maze

by Fiona Valpy

We always know our firsts: the first faltering steps a child takes; a first day at school; a first kiss. But we rarely know our lasts until it’s too late.

‘I understand now that grief is love that has nowhere to go.

That spring, I learned that love heightens the senses and enhances each tiny moment of every day, so that even the most mundane of chores becomes filled with joy.

How far would any of us go for someone we love? The answer is, we’ll go as far as is needed.