Tender . . . but sad. I've been there, a long time ago. But hey, there is a possibility, Sontonu, that there could be a next time.

My gal and I both found that "next time" forty years ago.

Settling in with one well-suited lifemate: highly recommended.

It could happen, and the bounty thereof is more satisfying than wistful poetry.

I like seeing the Golden Gate way back there. We have walked it many many times.