| The Becky Ann Birkbeck Risk story | |
| ����� Sabino Canyon is nestled at the base of the Catalina Mountains. �The Canyon itself grows from the dry desert sands of Tucson and flourishes into a picturesque desert oasis. �A gallery of trees, from cottonwoods and sycamores to mesquite and palo verde, give protective umbrage to lush green vegetation and grasses, which are fed by numerous nurturing streams whose tranquil sounds are hypnotically reflected back by the quiet canyon walls. �����We put the beer in my backpack, and then Becky and I left Sabino Canyon's parking area and walked up the main path. �Our conversation flowed from subject to subject as we walked, catching up on the missed moments of time that drifted between us; segueing on to whatever caught our attention at the moment, an observation, a thought sparked by something that was said, or a fond memory of something from our past. �����Our conversation, and memories, flowed like the waters that ran through the canyon; it was refreshing, nurturing and in many ways life sustaining - sustenance to a parched soul. ������We walked without discussion as to our destination, but we both knew exactly where we were going; it was knowledge communicated and shared without the acknowledgment of words. �����We diverted off the main pathway, at a small trail that ventured down a rocky ravine, and then we navigated a trail that followed the cliff down to the running waters below. �����The mid August humidity carried the scent of the desert creosote as freely as the breezes carried the songs of the birds that flew in this desert paradise. �It was beautiful here, and Becky made it even more so. �����We reached level ground, walked thirty feet forward and to the left by the rushing stream. �����"Here we are!" I said walking over to the concrete picnic table. �����"This place..." Becky said rapt in memories, "It's been years." Becky walked over to the barbecue grill, "This is the one we cooked on." �����"That's the one," I said, "L.S.28: Our spot!"
�����L.S.28 stood for Lower Sabino site #28. �It was a concrete picnic table and bench which sat cuddled in a semi-circle of creosote bushes and just under the arms of a mesquite tree which gave shade to the rough and warming concrete. �"L.S.28" was deeply carved into the concrete construction at the bottom portion of the table.
�����"You are so beautiful." Was all I said. �����"Can I kiss you?" Becky asked. �����The question took me by surprise; Becky had caught what I had been stumbling on in my mind and lobbed it straight at me! �����"I was just about to ask you the very same thing." I said.
�����I got off the table and stood between the table and bench, as Becky came over to me; and suddenly Becky enveloped my senses. �Her lips became my entire world. �She was once again in my arms, and we became whole by our giving of each other to each other. �It was like I had been a desloate planet adrift in the dark emptiness of space and Becky had just become my sun; The fires of her soul burned inside me and gave me life and made me whole. �It was as if the reason for my journey through this life of darkness was simply to find her, to find the light and the warmth of her love. �����"We had better stop," Beck said softly, "People may come by here." �And once again our lips greeted each other with intense passion.
�����They say that when lovers... love... their souls combine, their fires burn together as one and their energy together is greater than the one by its self, and separating takes effort, for there's a natural tenancy to preserve that fire of love. �����"I love you, Becky." I said, "So very much."
�����Then suddenly, a vivid flash of memory struck me like lightning. �����"Where are we going?" �Becky asked as she followed me upstream. �����"Just wait, you'll see."
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