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orignami cranes

origami cranes litter the bench

where we loved once upon a time

where we brought food and slowed down

just to feel the stare of each others eyes

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now i sit alone on the bench

and the origami cranes keep me company

as i remember the day you opened your mouth

and finally flew away from me

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could I have stopped it if i came back that day?

and held you in my arms and made new promises

to care for your life more that i did mine

and bribe you with endless kisses?

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could i have convinced you? probably not

but maybe it was worth a try

but when i tried the next day, i felt coldness

emanating from the girl i now leave behind

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my love for you has not died

believe me, i fought it to the death,

but it did nothing but stay there

and leave me out of breath

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the memories flood me every time i walk past

but i return to it every time i can

to fill the bench with origami cranes

and endure as many memories as i can withstand