Just A Memory

I remember meeting you on a hot July day. Just out of the blue, you came into my life and I welcomed your presence. I needed someone like you. You fascinated me.

I needed to feel again and you gave me that much.

You said I was beautiful and I could really see it. In your eyes, I was THE most beautiful woman in the world. You said you wanted to kiss me and I welcomed your touch, your passion, your longing for me....

You held me in your arms and I thought I had found my shelter.

You said 'I will be here for you; I will help you through it all,' and then....

You were gone....

At first, I thought it would be for a few days and I kept waiting for you. I didn't need much; just a word to let me know you are all right, but there's still no news from you.

But I keep waiting....

See? I'm at our favourite place. Our beach.

I'm all alone now. There's nobody around. Just me...holding my shoes in one hand. You should have been holding the other. You would have if you were here.

"Don't you love the feeling of the sand under your feet?" I had asked you once. I still do. It feels so comfortingly warm. It melts the ice in my heart. As you would have...If you were here...

I test the water now. Just my toes in. As I always did and you laughed... Remember? It is delightfully cool. You would have loved it, even gone in for a swim. I smile...You always loved the sea.

I let my eyes drift. The sun is setting now. See those pinks and oranges in the sky? So beautiful... I always loved watching the sunsets with you. You would have kissed me a thousand times by now. I sigh...You would have...If only you were here now... 

And I wonder....

Will you ever come back to me? Will I ever feel safe again?

 

Will you leave me with just a memory?

Author's Note

I wrote this piece as practice to see if I can make readers feel sad or even cry, so I would appreciate any comments you might have on that. Thank you for reading!

Reviews

[yashmita13]

so pretty...................

[Samuel Dickens]

It is quite sad and evokes a bit of frustration, also. Frustration that a person who'd presented himself to be so loving and caring could go away without a word. Perhaps something bad had happened to him? If so, you'd want to run to his aid. If he'd lied about everything, you'd want to forget about him and move on. As it is, there's only hurt and fear.

[Catlen]

Thank you! I think my practice paid off then. ;)))

[annabellee]

Aw you definitley mad me feel sad (nice aim though wanting to make your reader cry, lol ;)
anyways it's a heartfelt write and you described the feeling of losing someone you just can't forget very well.
Great write :)

[Catlen]

Thank you for reading it!

[annabellee]

you're most welcome :)

[Sharon Kim]

This does making me feel sad and bereft. I want to know what happened to him. I'm not sure if I should be angry with him for leaving or sad because something bad happened to him. They had such wonderful times together. I like what you've added, you're definitely channeling strong emotions, Catherine!

[Catlen]

Thank you for reading it again. I appreciate it!

[Lovely Lauren]

This is wonderful! I'm new to writers cafe, but this story is so touching. Well done :)

[Catlen]

Thank you! :)))

[Sharon Kim]

She seems so forlorn... I want to know what happens next! So many possibilities! Nicely done!

[Sam]

Very nicely penned sis. I LOVE the emotion you captured and I am waiting for the rest lol. Se Ayapo!

[Catlen]

Don't know if there would be any more... ;) Tomorrow, sis...Now that this is out of me, I'll get some sleep....;))))))

[Sam]

Sleep tight see you torrow!