To Whom
I used to be the one who listened
and Never let my feelings show,
Now I can't stop talking
and for what reason, I do not know.
With every word I write
some things begin to make sense,
With every memory found
put back into its sequence.
I used to be the one who listened
and I'd be filled with all their memories,
Once I became too full
I'd release the awful energies.
With every word, they spoke
they felt better and let things go.
With every memory lost
left them with room to regrow.
I used to be the one who listened
and never let down my guard,
Trying to trust
was just too damn hard.
With every word I write
could be my last,
Time to stop wasting time,
it goes by way too fast.
With every moment I still listen
not knowing when I'll be through
Hoping I left a good impression
on even just a few.
I hope they remember the one who listened
never asked for anything in return,
not until today...
to whom this may concern...
I remember each and every one of you
no matter how brief or long,
Everyone I've met in life
the impression left was strong.
So, that is all I ask for
something not many value,
is just to be remembered
So, I'll live on through you.
Copyright © Onyx Perth | Year Posted 2022
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