He pulled her deeper into his embrace. Her tears felt like daggers in his heart, digging deeper with each cry. Her pain was his pain. It was a sad and beautiful truth.
The greatest pain is seeing those you love in pain and being powerless to help them.
He brushed her hair back from her face and kissed her forehead. Looking up, she gazed into his loving eyes. Her tears momentarily stopped, a little smile forming on her lips.
His heart soared at the sight of that smile.
The greatest joy in life is seeing joy in those you love.
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Whispers and Echoes - Issue 1
RandomWhispers and Echoes is an online journal of short writing and poetry, featuring the work of five talented writers. Issue 1 - Spring 2017
