Just Remember

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

Each and every time-
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.

Reviews

[Ballpark Frank]

my heart
into the shape of a
painful bloom.

A great poetic line!

[Gaia Octavia]

Thanks very much!

[Thomas W Case]

Wow. Powerful emotion. Very moving.

[Gaia Octavia]

Thank you kindly

[emmajoygreen]

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.

[Gaia Octavia]

Thank you for ur thoughts!

[Pete]

to remember is the highest of tributes. loved every unforgettable word of this. bravo ... :)

[Gaia Octavia]

Ty so much!

[Zoe Richardson]

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!

[Gaia Octavia]

Thank you so much!

[Chris Shaw]

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

[Gaia Octavia]

Thank you very much🙂

[Davidgeo]

That is a damn fine first stanza.

[Gaia Octavia]

Thank you kindly!🙂

[Davidgeo]

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

[Davidgeo]

(some call it gaslighting... never do it to yourself... it's the worse form of torture)

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

This is a lovely and beautiful poem.
I can here a voice saying "Remember, and never forget these days we've spent together..."

[Gaia Octavia]

Thank you so much, that means a lot to me.💜

[HadesRising]

Very beautifully written well polished piece. Well Done.

[Gaia Octavia]

Thank you very much 🙂

[Traxler]

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"

[Gaia Octavia]

Thank you so much!

[Traxler]

For sure, ill be checking out more of your stuff

[Gaia Octavia]

Aww thanks! That means a lot.