Your Memory's Along for the Ride

By Lori Steindorf Copyright March 5,2024 I love you with all I've got I cannot lie; pretend to be someone I'm not I could give you reasons why Most of them would make you cry Tears of joy; tears of pain We shed them together And saw each other through hardship Yet here we are today I've walked away - had to vacate to placate When I could have stayed In my heart, you'll forever remain We go back so far For so many years I cherish the memories - our banter and sacred time keep you fresh on my mind. To this day, they're still pristine A testament of what your persona means to me We were in sync It hurts to have lost you It will never be the same In my heart and mind, I could never forget you Leaving your memory behind How I wish it were true It's as though you're here As I reminisce, I'll never forget you