Through the Flames

Through the flames you and Michel come to say goodbye. I know how dangerous fire is to you both, but here you are; a testament to the undying love between the three of us. Never spoken or challenged, but ever present between us. Michel simply stroked my cheek and said goodbye. How could you not see the tenderness Christian? Perhaps you have known all along but could never say it. Perhaps that is not what is important now.

I begged you both to take me with you on your journey; to make me one of you but you both refused for such different reasons, but still, the answer was no.

Your dark eyes looked through me as if you were emblazing me in your memory for all time, for that is what you have; all time. I know my life will end soon and despite my rage, I still love and trust you. That is why I gave you my daughter Christian. You will make sure she lives and you will watch over her from afar, like the guardian angel that you are.

You hold me close and I feel like a child, safe in your arms. You thank me for loving you, but you have it all wrong. It is I who will never forget your passion, your soft voice that only spoke the truth and your undying loyalty and love for me. I will take you with me to my grave and hopefully we will meet again in another time and place.

I know you find the idea rubbish. I guess that is easy for you to say since you already possess immortality, but I believe we will meet again and I will know from the moment I look into your soulful eyes that it is you my love, just as I gaze at you now, through the flames.

Josette