"The Tree up the hill"

Do you still remember that time?

The first time we met?

It was on that tree above the hill.

It was a gentle apple tree which seldom bloom fruits.

You were lying beside it with teary eyes.

I came towards you, asking the reason behind those tears.

But you just smiled when I asked you.

It was the most beautiful smile I’ve ever seen, priceless.

Then you left without saying a word.

The next day, I saw you again on that same place.

The tree up the hill.

This time, those teary eyes were gone.

Instead, that same smile you had replaced it.

I just had to come closer just to witness it.

I was quite nervous when I asked your name.

“Alice”
That time, it was magic in the making.

The first time we talked was the best moment of my life.

After that day.

I can’t remember how many times we see each other.

On that very place.

The tree up the hill.

But everytime we do, it was magnificent.

That place thus became our “special place”

Years have pass since then.

We became friends, then couples.

We’ve shared precious moments since then.

But the special place was always there.

The tree up the hill.

One day I’ve asked you about the time you were crying.

You never told me the reason why.

Instead, you just smiled and said.

“I love you”

I would never forget those words you said.

At the tree up the hill.

One day I’ve received words from the doctors.

Telling me of my worsening condition.

They said my days were numbered.

It devastated me, shattered my soul.

So I asked you to meet me on that place.

The tree up the hill.

At that place, you came with that smile I loved.

I knelt before you bringing out a shiny ring.

“Would you marry me?”

You were speechless at the moment.

But then hug me saying “Yes”

It all happened on that place.

The tree up the hill.

We had great moments since then.

Everyday was so full of laughter.

Then one day you told me to go meet you there.

At the tree up the hill.

But, I never came.

You’ve waited for me there patiently.

Never knowing I was already far away.

I didn’t want you to see me like this.

Slowly dying, day by day.

It was selfish of me.

Leaving you was my greatest regret.

I’m probably gone when you read this.

I just wanted to thank you for everything.

For the memories and affection you gave me.

I love you with all my heart.

Please don’t ever forget the time we’ve spent on that place.

The tree up the hill.

Love Alex...

-Alvin Reyes