— in the official record —

A Lifetime, Stamped

measured precisely, in the only currency that counts

— and counting, with intent.

— plate iv. of vii —

The Photographs

developed slowly, kept carefully

— first thing we do together —

— the day when you make my day —

— the day "yours" became "ours" —

— the day when you melt my heart —

— the long way home, on purpose —

— rain, and nowhere better to be —

— your laugh, mid-sentence —

— an evening we let run late —

— sealed, by hand —

The Vow

break the seal, only if you mean it bubbu...

— lovefobia —

to be
continued
— always —

this volume was bound on this morning,
in a small room, with a great deal of love.

— yours, always