I failed miserably to control a river of tears that drenched my face as I held her hands and mentally traced my steps backward to happier times.

The doctor said that she went peacefully; she didn’t appear to experience any pain. I knew from that day onwards that I had to carry the torch for both of us; for everyone.

Since then I have found solace amongst the rocks and brittle sand where I dream about her smile, her humanity and her lust for life.

I will continue to visit our special beach and no doubt I will cry, curse out loud and toss rounded stones towards calming waves that will break the cold winds from the storms that lie ahead.

Sean Maguire