You were a lovely bride.
I think back to that day
and the hope we had then
and before
and how it transformed
not so slowly
into this final state.

We will not see each other after today,
I suspect,
as it is unlikely
that both of us will leave here
with the capacity for further communication.

I am sorry about this
for I still think of a version of you fondly.
I would wish the bride well
should I see her again.

Now, though,
let us get to this last combat between us:
Sign here.