[ WP ] During their lifetime , every person can only say each word exactly once .

From when you're old enough to speak they tell you - write your words do n't say them. Do n't say them unless you truly must or your heart feels like bursting. When I met Anna, I knew those words were meant for her. I took her out to my favorite tree in the park. Packed a picnic lunch and our favorite books. I took her hand as we sat and smiled. We spent the next few hours laughing and playing, munching on crackers and lying in each others laps as we read. In those moments the world was ours. As the sun set on our perfect day, I took her in my arms and looked into her eyes. I was ready. This was it. No warmer a smile could affirm it for me. I took a deep breath. 
 
 `` I love you.'' 
 
 Anna's smile faded. She sat up in my lap and thought for a moment. Then she looked into my eyes, stroked my face with her fingers and shook her head. No. 
 
 The words were gone. Wasted. Never so far had my heart fallen so fast. I watched her walk away, Unable to call after her. There was nothing left to say. She kept her words. I lost mine.
