one day,

she realized

she couldn't keep doing this

to him.

so she let go.

~:~

the two of them

had always fought

tooth and nail

to hold on to each other.

~:~

no more, francis.

i love you, i love you.

that's why.

no more.

~:~

every time she looked at him

she remembered

and it wasn't fair.

not to him,

not to her.

and who the hell were they fooling?

~:~

so she looked him in the eyes

and told him that she was letting go

all the while with the knowledge

that he was holding on as tight as ever.

~:~

how can you send me to another?

he asked.

how?

~:~

because i love you,

was her reply.

and one of us

should be happy.