If You Forget Me

You were the only one I've ever loved...

I remember you as you were, beside the tree in the summer last.

You were mercy, hope and love unending.

In your arms my hold on reality melted, to keep us close

And the hyacinth flowers blossomed in the center of your beating heart.

I remember you as you were, beside the tree in the summer last.

You were strength, courage and faith unmatched.

In your eyes the flames of dusk licked at my affection to keep the spark

And the fireflies illuminated the core of your meaningful soul.

I remember you as you were, beside me in this winter cold.

You were distance, sadness and guarded emotions unyielding.

In your hands my fingers knotted and held you tightly to keep you from unraveling

And the animals inside us danced slowly to the same song.

But today, I who have had so many words to speak

Said my last to you, my immortal beloved,

Upon request,

Forever and for always.

So if you forget me, in this foreign, bitter world.

Know I'll still be compassion, devotion, fidelity, sentiment, tenderness and enchantment.

In your unconscious memories of me you will find safety to keep your light shining

And your remorse will be cleansed so maybe you may dance again.

After all, I pinky promised.

Author's Note

I didn't want to let him go....but he was ready to move forward, and as long as he's happy, I can live with that...

Reviews

[Savior of Time]

Beautiful.. Very relatable for those who've been this way, not wanted to let one go. Awesome job, Riley.

-Willa

[Riley Bray]

Thanks Willa nice to see your reviews again. ^^

[Savior of Time]

Yeah, I'm finally back at it :) I've been having problems with comprehension and writing recently. It feels great reading other people's writing again :D

-Willa

[Tai Ryens]

To be in love with memories must be the sweetest form of torture yet to exist. To watch wondrous dreams become nightmares as the emotions grow more frightening with each passing evening..

[Riley Bray]

Exactly, its difficult. :) Thanks for the review Tai. ^^

[Simona]

Its really sweet and lovely poem.
I like it.

[Riley Bray]

Thanks. :)