Just Memories

They were the warm tears that cool down
when they touch the pillow,
making a miniature puddle of memories
that can only be described as that.
They can’t be described as events
that could lead into something else
because you’re leaving,
and without you, there’s nothing else.
Nothing else to say, do, make, or plan,
just memories.
All happy memories, no doubt,
but what’s a happy memory
compared to a heartbroken now?

It doesn’t matter that it’s ending,
because everything eventually ends,
but it matters, no, it hurts,
because we can’t do anything about it.
It’s out of our control.
We were building up so strongly, only to be shaken down
by the seismic force of different lives,
you in Virginia, and I in Tennessee.
But the vile moon rises all the same,
and shines on me,
as I lie in a puddle of memories.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Chircop Avatar
March 4, 2010 at 3:05 PM
I love this poem,Distance..seperating the hearbeats..memories..puddles of memories..I can relate..going to my favz..Charma
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January 27, 2010 at 6:04 AM
Was a pleasure to read your poetry this morning Brenden. Thank you for sharing. Love, Carol
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