They walked together,
as friends who were once lovers.
“I don’t want to lose you,
to someone else” she said.

he didn’t know what to say,
he was confused.

he wanted to say things,
but he couldn’t.

he knew she would never
have to face such fears.
because he’d made promises.
she could never lose him,
because he didn’t want to lose her

his eyes will always be drawn to her,
his smile will always follow hers,
she will always be in his mind.

and his heart would always belong to her.