My reaction,
Has always been bitterness,
Anger and frustration
From the feeling of being neglected,
Resented and rejected.

It's tiresome though
Turns me in to insecure, bitter person
Today I choose a different reaction
I choose to keep love,
To be grateful for love
For the precious moments we shared
The care and love we had
Even though brief.

I choose to remember
How you looked at me,
Called me beautiful,
Showed me off,
Held my hand,
Kissed me, tirelessly,
Hungrily.

I choice to remember
The touch of your hand,
The feel of your skin against mine,
The smile,
The company,
The intelligent conversations.

I choose to remember
Your kind charming self,
The joy I’d feel,
Every time I was with you.
This time,
I choose to love.
I choose the good memories.