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
.
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
.
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?
.
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
.
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
.
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