To Hours Past and Ages Hence

You crossed my mind today

But I'm not sure why. 

You don't have a place there anymore. 

Yes, I'll admit that you used to, 

But that was before. 

It's time for you to disappear. 

Now, I'm not saying I'll forget everything. 

I won't. 

Even pain has its place. 

No, don't think I'm still mad at you. 

I'm not. 

No shred of resentment remains in my heart. 

You don't cross my mind enough 

To maintain a grudge anymore. 

My mind is still riddled with incredulity, 

But when isn't it? 

Your actions, though past, still astound me. 

You always were different. 

I must admit, it took a while before

I decided if our friendship was

A mistake 

Or simply

A lesson. 

Yet you led me here. 

I suppose I should thank you. 

Yes, I thought of you today. 

But I believe it's time to bid adieu. 

Our time came to an end

And so should our memory. 

I'm happy now, and, 

Thankfully, 

You can't interfere ever again. 

I forgave you long ago. 

Was it my own resolve or simply passing time? 

I thought of you today. 

Goodbye. 

Author's Note

Funny story: I honestly thought this was one of the most simplistic, watered down poems I had written. And yet, to my surprise, it generated the greatest response in class of any of my other poems that semester. Everyone seemed to really enjoy it, and I was flattered!

A re-read and edit makes me think it's not so bad. This is definitely the most personal poem I wrote all semester.

Enjoy!