Just Remember

Just Remember

A Poem by Gaia Octavia
"

For Edward

"
I remember your eyes:
filled with the pain of your story,
the acceptance of mine,
and the moon-
mirrored in your pupils.

We sat under a starry sky
on that chilly night,
overlooking the city
while we bared our souls
and we had been enough.

That intoxicating night
bound us like sand and glue-
twisting my heart
into the shape of a
painful bloom.

That,
I remember.

I'll always remember.

Because,
though you are gone-
now only wisps of memory
and the warmth in my smile-
you are still there with me:

Each and every night,
in view of the city,
under each star in the sky,
and in the chill of night,
when I tell the moon

to remember.

Just remember.



© 2024 Gaia Octavia


My Review

Would you like to review this Poem?
Login | Register




Reviews

my heart
into the shape of a
painful bloom.

A great poetic line!

Posted 2 Months Ago


Gaia Octavia

2 Months Ago

Thanks very much!
Wow. Powerful emotion. Very moving.

Posted 2 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Gaia Octavia

2 Months Ago

Thank you kindly
Such a sadness here yet.. but also a beautiful example of how to love, how to hold close, how to remember and know you can and will never forget.

'Because,
though you are gone-
now only wisps of memory
and the warmth in my smile-
you are still there with me.. '

Tears can be the rain that washes away the pain of loss yet purifies it.

Posted 2 Months Ago


Gaia Octavia

2 Months Ago

Thank you for ur thoughts!
to remember is the highest of tributes. loved every unforgettable word of this. bravo ... :)

Posted 1 Year Ago


Gaia Octavia

1 Year Ago

Ty so much!
What an eloquent expression of the joy of memory. I find memory is a knife that can cut two ways. On good days, it releases pain. On bad days, it causes it. You found something sweet in the midst of loss. I applaud that!

Posted 2 Years Ago


Gaia Octavia

2 Years Ago

Thank you so much!
Moments like this are what memories are made from. Though Edward has gone, he will always be with you in this particular scenario. A most beautiful night you shared together, where you shared love.

Chris

Posted 2 Years Ago


Gaia Octavia

2 Years Ago

Thank you very much🙂
That is a damn fine first stanza.

Posted 2 Years Ago


Gaia Octavia

2 Years Ago

Thank you kindly!🙂
Davidgeo

3 Months Ago

II forget to mention about the "letting go" theme. It's visceral, but, does not feel complete.
Davidgeo

3 Months Ago

(some call it gaslighting... never do it to yourself... it's the worse form of torture)
This is a lovely and beautiful poem.
I can here a voice saying "Remember, and never forget these days we've spent together..."


Posted 4 Years Ago


Gaia Octavia

4 Years Ago

Thank you so much, that means a lot to me.💜
Very beautifully written well polished piece. Well Done.

Posted 4 Years Ago


Gaia Octavia

4 Years Ago

Thank you very much 🙂
Beautiful! Its like the expression of an album cover lol Really good read

This is my favorite part:
"That intoxicating night
bound us like sand and glue,
twisting my heart
into the shape of a
painful bloom"


Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Gaia Octavia

4 Years Ago

Thank you so much!
Traxler

4 Years Ago

For sure, ill be checking out more of your stuff
Gaia Octavia

4 Years Ago

Aww thanks! That means a lot.

First Page first
Previous Page prev
1
Share This
Email
Facebook
Twitter
Request Read Request
Add to Library My Library
Subscribe Subscribe


Stats

746 Views
22 Reviews
Rating
Shelved in 2 Libraries
Added on May 23, 2018
Last Updated on January 13, 2024
Tags: poetry, friendship, love, death, memory

Author

Gaia Octavia
Gaia Octavia

NH



About
mother of dragon, writer of words. more..

Writing
Shine Shine

A Poem by Gaia Octavia



Related Writing

People who liked this story also liked..