Nothing but a Memory

What happens when you're nothing but a memory, but then you become . . forgotten?

So close, but so far
Within reach.
I reach out
Yearn for touch
For somebody to see me.

Nothing

My hand passes through them
I'm nothing
Just a hologram
A memory
Invisible to all
All but you.

Or so I thought
You no longer see me
You ignore me
My wish, my happiness, my dreams . .

Gone

You've left me with nothing.
All I am is a memory
To those who wish to remember.

Can I forget myself?
Escape the emptiness?
I have no power, no significance
Nothing but a memory

Yet, things change
A new face, new smiles
A gentle hope to reach for
A delicate happiness that grows in strength with passing days

Could there be more to life?
Do others see me as you once did?
This joy
Though faint
Though fragile
Though fresh and new,
It brings a glimmer of warmth to my heart
As I learn to become more than your memory.

Author's Note

I wrote this quickly with zero review or thought, so it may not be perfect. Somehow, though, it's imperfections make the poem truly shine.
Edit: as suggested by a reviewer, I added a happy ending, because I like to hope that someday, everyone will find true joy.

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

When someone can write as you have, there is far more to her than she actually believes or thinks. The way you have expressed your feelings is as good and more than many, truly. Perhaps think of what you have achieved rather than what you might have achieved, dear writer. You have been seen and others are waiting to see you.. perhaps add a little hope then, re-publish and start anew?

[Unforgivable]

Thank you for your review! You are correct. Looking back, this poem does bring a feeling of sadness to the reader that I don't want to leave upon anyone. So, I've added a more hopeful ending, which I hope you enjoy :)

[John the Baptist]

It sounds as though you derive your value entirely from external sources. Such a path can lead only to pain.

[Unforgivable]

I appreciate your thoughts! Because I wanted to show that there is a hope if you only reach for it, I changed the ending. I hope the change helps readers see a "happy ending" in the story.