Meeting You Was Unbelievable

She was the ray of light he yearned for all his life, yet could never quite hold on to. To her, he was both the fish and the bear's paw, within easy reach.

As they parted, she said, "No one has ever fought as hard as you did to protect me."

"But in the end, you didn't choose me."

She turned to welcome the dawn meant for her. "All along, you were both the fish and the bear's paw."