This Life and All the Rest

<p><strong><em>She thinks our story is over. </em></strong></p><p><strong><em>It's just beginning. </em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Lennon Washington has been the star of every dream every nightmare since the day I lost her.</p><p><br></p><p>Since the moment I let my demons win and she slipped through my fingers. </p><p><br></p><p>Her memory has haunted me. </p><p>Changed me. </p><p>Broken me and remade me.</p><p>And I'd all but given up on us.</p><p><br></p><p>Now tragedy has brought her back into my life.</p><p>My secrets are at her disposal</p><p>Hers are unraveling quickly</p><p>And every emotion we've tried to deny is returning with a vengeance. </p><p><br></p><p>But we're not kids anymore.</p><p>We have changed drastically. </p><p>And with each new ache I start to wonder</p><p><br></p><p>Is there a place for us in this life</p><p>Or will we have to try again in the next one?</p>