Happy Anniversary

Waking to see the sunlight, glinting on crisp, clean snow.
The chilly air, visible as I exhale long and deep.
People going about their business, unaware of my suffering
As I rise, once more ignored by sleep.

The shower's scalding heat dragging me back
Into the here and now, nowhere left to hide.
The smell of coffee, wafting from the kitchen.
The mug that you made for me, I still use with pride.

Glancing through the window, seeing the world at play.
Knowing this feeling of pain can't last for long.
Breath catching, taut, in my throat
As the radio plays our song.

With teary eyes I smile to myself, and shrug off this ennui.
I dress silently, and return to my cocoon.
An inward place of respite and peace
Where the night time comes around too soon.

The ties that bind us are fraying now,
I sense them crumbling with each passing day.
We used to talk every day, for hours
Now I am an afterthought in every single way.

The anniversary of our friendship passes uncelebrated,
Without card, or visit, or flowers.
Just another dreary Saturday spent alone
Pacing back and forth, counting the hours.

Neither a lover nor a mistress now,
I can only embrace the memories I store.
Keeping me warm, through each year that will pass
Knowing I will pine for you, ever more.

So, happy anniversary, my darling,
I hope you look back on this year with me,
And remember us, when you do, with fondness,
And know I will love you, eternally.


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