I remember the sudden rapidity of Anna’s heartbeat very late one night in 2005 when it suddenly became clear to her that I was laying the groundwork, building up my courage, to say – I love you.  And, forgive me, I said something along the lines of: I don’t just like you, Anna, I love you.  Youth.  Youth.

-14 May 2017

This post is part of the I Remember series.