The Years Slip By

That day, beneath a tree in Luoyun bursting with blossoms, you said, "No matter what happens, I'll be here." That year, at the international airport, you said, "If she doesn't ask, never tell her." As time passed, through the years without you, I came to understand the helpless resolve you had back then, and the decisiveness with which you turned away. Now, would you be willing to wait for me to take that little step? This time, let me be the one to cross the difficult ninety-nine steps you took toward me!