When the war ended, thousands returned home.
Thomas searched for his childhood sweetheart, Anna.
But her family had disappeared.
He searched for years.
Finally, he found her living in another country.
She had believed he was dead.
They met at a train station.
Neither spoke at first.
They simply stared at each other.
Then Anna whispered,
“You came back.”
Thomas answered,
“So did you.”
They were no longer young.
Their hair had turned gray.
Their hands trembled.
But when Thomas reached for her hand, she held it.
They spent the rest of their lives together.
Their youth had been stolen by war.
But the war had not managed to steal their love.
