The light shines so brightly
When all is well
And the heart is complete
Holding on so tightly
All was swell
The world at our feet

Then a force ripped it all away
Told me
That was no place for my heart to stay
Why, why not leave us be?

The light began to hurt
The night began to call
Now and again I fell
With half a heart
Holding on tight
My heart refusing to let go without a fight
Walking like just another day in hell
My soul incomplete

There are many things
That I regret
Some things I wish I could forget
Hit reset
But there isn't one
It's gone

So I hold onto the memories
The big and small
Knowing that I have to let you go
But still refusing to fully do so

Missing you
Through each passing day
Refusing to say
Instead holding it at bay
Keeping a bird in a cage

Searching for a day
When I may
Say my formal goodbye
Knowing it would never fly
My words never to reach your ears
Probably not to see you for years

Come what will
I remain still
Unsure to move
In the game of life
Dreaming to make it through strife

Remember me,
Just as I remember thee,
For 'tis all we have
Now and for a time to come.

- Jay M
August 21st, 2020