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 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.

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!

[Re-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.