It seemed to me I've known you all for such a long, long time now that you are already a part of my reality. I am--I do not deny--a sentimental fool, but that is the only stupidity I would allow ever to enter my person. I can't stop and I can't help being a Scorpion. Someday, I know, we all have to go on our separate ways, so I must not miss this chance to tell you now that I'm so happy and so grateful I've met you, my friend.

"The golden moments
  in the stream of life rush past us,
And we see nothing but sand . . .
The angels come to visit us
and we only know them when they are gone."

I wish we'll always be friends,
Miriam Acuña Marcos
Editor

January 04, 1985
Valenzuela, Metro Manila.