I Don't Want to Remember

I remember walking
Through the forest of Love.
I was alone,
But I didn't mind.

I remember singing
To a song in my head,
Not caring
Who I had disturbed.

I remember hearing laughter
As I continued my walk.
I looked around for them
And found them behind some bushes.

I remember feeling sad
As I watched them cuddle -
They looked so in love
And I was so alone.

I remember crying
My tears streaming down my face.
I wanted to be happy -
Have someone to love.

I remember running
The wind blowing through my hair,
Not knowing where I was going,
Feeling completely lost.

I remember falling,
Grazing my knees,
My face bloody,
Cut and scarred.

I remember screaming,
But there being nobody around to hear.
I was alone
And scared.

I remember waking,
Sitting up straight
In my bed of leaves
And flower petals.

I remember looking around
And realising
That the events I'd been remembering
Were all real.

I remember whispering
Through my sobs
Of sorrow and pain
"I never want to remember falling".

Copyright©JosieWentzel03April2007