Fragile Memories

Those memories of times long past

tear at my mind looking for recognition

but I have tried to forget

 

the fragile memories that make me cry

that make me feel I surely must die

the fragile memories that ache in my heart

that make me feel I can never start

to love another

 

Those loving glimpses of laughter in your eyes

the bite of a sharp word from your tongue

always makes me regret

 

Those moments of tenderness and warmth

leave me on the brink of tears

but I have tried to forget

 

the fragile memories that make me cry

that make me feel I surely must die

the fragile memories that ache in my heart

that make me feel I can never start

to love another

 

the fragile memories that say goodbye

that never give a reason why

the fragile memories that leave me weak

that make it hard to look or speak

to any other