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Dearest, darling, my universe
Would you take me along?
Lorraine's world had shattered into a million irreparable fragments, each one cutting deeper into her already wounded heart. The funeral had come and gone, a somber affair filled with tears and grief, but now, as the sun dipped below the horizon and darkness descended upon the world, Lorraine found herself facing the most daunting task of all—returning to the home she once shared with her beloved husband, Ed.
Every step she took towards their house felt like a thousand pounds of lead weighing her down, dragging her further into the depths of despair. The empty streets echoed with the hollow sound of her footsteps, a painful reminder of the void that now filled her life.
As she reached their front door, Lorraine's hand trembled as she fumbled with the keys, her vision blurred by tears that refused to stop flowing. With a heavy heart, she pushed open the door and stepped inside, the familiar scent of home mingling with the suffocating weight of her grief.
The house felt cold and empty, devoid of the warmth and laughter that once filled its walls. Every corner held memories of happier times—of lazy Sunday mornings spent in bed, of whispered promises exchanged in the darkness of night, of shared dreams and aspirations that now lay shattered at her feet.
To a place I can't dream
With my poor imagination
But it was their bedroom that proved to be the most agonizing of all. The sight of their unmade bed, the rumpled sheets and pillows that still held the faint scent of his cologne, sent a fresh wave of anguish crashing over Lorraine like a tidal wave.
With a sob that tore through her chest, Lorraine collapsed onto the bed, her body wracked with uncontrollable sobs. She clutched Ed's pillow to her chest, burying her face in the soft fabric as if it were the only lifeline keeping her afloat in a sea of despair.
"Ed," she cried out, her voice raw with anguish. "Please, come back to me. I need you. I can't do this without you."
Far away in the universe from Earth to Mars
Will you please go with me?
You But there was no response, no comforting embrace to chase away the darkness that threatened to consume her whole. Only the deafening silence of an empty room, echoing with the echoes of her broken heart.
“P-please, oh God, I’m begging you to bring him b-back to me… I-i can’t…” Desperate and alone, Lorraine cried out to a higher power, begging for a sign, for some shred of hope to cling to in her darkest hour.
She prayed for strength to endure the pain, for courage to face the uncertain future that lay ahead.
Wherever it may be, an old loneliness
In search of its antonym
As Lorraine lay there, clutching Ed's pillow to her chest, a sudden vision washed over her, enveloping her in a warm of memories and love.
It was their wedding night, a night that had been etched into her heart forever, a night of promises and vows exchanged in the presence of their loved ones.
For what fault
Must we be so Together?
In her mind's eye, Lorraine saw herself lying in Ed's arms, her head resting against his chest as they lay tangled together in the sheets of their marital bed. The soft glow of candlelight illuminated their faces, casting a warm and intimate ambiance around them.
"I love you," Ed whispered, his voice filled with tenderness and devotion. "More than anything in this world. You are my everything, Lorraine."
Tears welled up in Lorraine's eyes as she listened to his words, her heart overflowing with love for the man who held her in his arms. She pressed a gentle kiss to his chest, feeling the steady beat of his precious heart beneath her lips.
"And I love you, Ed," she murmured, her voice choked with emotion. "I wouldn’t be here without you. You are my soulmate, my partner, my best friend."
They lay there together in silence, their love speaking volumes in the quiet moments between words. And then, as if sensing the weight of the moment, Ed spoke again, his voice filled with conviction.
"God brought us together for a reason," he said, his words ringing with truth and certainty. "I truly believe that honey. We were meant to find each other, to love each other, to build a life together. And no matter what challenges may come our way, I know that our love will see us through. I’ll always protect you, till the day I die.”
Run away from the world, run on
Go to the end with me, my lover
Will it be a bad ending for us two, gone astray?
Lorraine's heart swelled with gratitude as she relived the memory, her tears now mingling with tears of joy and hope. When Lorraine drifted into a peaceful slumber, her heart heavy with grief and longing for her beloved Ed, she was unaware of the profound transformation taking place within her.
Crush me in your arms
Give me a lovelier kiss, lover
Love wins all, love wins all
With each passing moment, her heartbeats grew fainter, her breaths shallower, until finally, her heart stilled and her soul slipped quietly into the realm of eternity. In that moment of transition, Lorraine felt a sudden release from the pain and sorrow that had weighed her down in life.
As her spirit departed her earthly vessel, she experienced a sensation of weightlessness, as if she were being lifted by unseen hands into the heavens above. With a final sigh, Lorraine's physical body lay still upon the bed, her features serene in the embrace of death.
A single tear slipped from her closed eyelids, a silent testament to the love and longing that had consumed her in her final moments.
In the еnd, even though
How is it us? For us?
As Lorraine's spirit emerged into the afterlife, she found herself enveloped in a warm embrace of sunlight, the gentle caress of its rays washing over her ethereal form.
Blinking in surprise, she looked around and realized she was seated in the familiar surroundings of their gazebo, a place where she and Ed had shared countless moments of love and happiness.
And then, as if summoned by the power of their eternal bond, Ed appeared before her, his presence radiating love and sorrow in equal measure. Tears streamed down his cheeks as he knelt in front of her, his hands reaching out to cup her face with a tenderness that went beyond words.
I slowly film you with my eyes
Please make a serene smile once again
"Why are you here so soon, my love?" he asked, his voice choked with emotion. "It wasn’t your time yet…! You could have live so much longer my Lorraine."
Lorraine's heart ached at the sight of Ed's tears, her own eyes brimming with unshed emotion. She reached out to touch his face, her fingers trembling as they traced the lines of his beloved features.
"If God brought us together for a reason," she whispered, her voice a soft melody in the stillness of the garden, "it's definitely not for us to be apart."
As we hovered slowly
In the night of that day
Will you courageously set with me?
With those words, Lorraine threw herself into Ed's waiting arms, her spirit trembling with the intensity of their reunion. She could feel the solid warmth of his embrace, the comforting strength of his presence wrapping around her like a cocoon of love.
As Ed and Lorraine stood together in the ethereal beauty of the gazebo, their spirits intertwined, Ed's tender gesture of kissing Lorraine's hand sparked a flood of emotions within her.
Tears of joy and sorrow mingled on her cheeks as she gazed into his eyes, the love between them transcending the boundaries of mortality.
“Honey, shall you dance with me please ?”
With a quivering breath, Lorraine nodded in response to Ed's question, her heart aching with longing as she yearned to share this dance with him.
Taking her hand in his, Ed pulled her close, their incorporeal forms merging in a spectral embrace as they swayed to the silent rhythm of their love.
Destroy me slowly and chilly, ruiner
I want to get sad with you, my lover
In the absence of earthly music, the gentle rustle of leaves and the soft whisper of the wind provided a delicate backdrop to their dance. They moved together with effortless grace, their movements fluid and synchronized, as if they had danced a thousand times before.
With each step, memories of their life together flashed before their eyes—their first meeting, their wedding day, Judy’s birth, the countless moments of laughter and love that had filled their days.
They twirled and swayed in the golden light of the afterlife, they were filled by peace and acceptance, knowing that their love would endure for all eternity.
And then, as the dance reached its end, Ed pulled Lorraine close, their spirits intertwining. In the stillness of the garden, their lips met in a ghostly kiss, a testament to the timeless bond that bound them together.
Run away from necessity, run on
Go to the end with me, my lover
Two of us, side by side, gone astray on purpose
Crush me in your arms
Give me a lovelier kiss, lover
Our love wins all, love wins all.
“I love you Ed.”
“Me too my love.”