On you

A poem about love and loss.

On you,

There are a thousand words I could say

A thousand smiles I could make

A thousand things I could take

And describe in excruciating detail

Until you cringe at how clearly I remember you

Because I do.

I remember you the most

Your laugh, your eyes, your ghost.

The name I have to pretend not to be excited to hear

Because when I hear you mentioned I grin from ear to ear.

Like a little kid 

Who wants to tell you about their made up game

I'd tell you all about mine

Where we grow up together and kiss in the rain.

Because you are the person 

I would spend the rest of my life with

And not notice the years flying by,

Which is why when I was leaving

You were my only selfish goodbye.

I'm sorry, that on you there is so much more to say,

but I'll let my death conveniently get in the way.

Reviews

[Lynn Mary]

This is really beautifully written.
I truly enjoyed the read.