I walked away

I walked away before I could speak another word

I wanted to love you so bad

I wanted to beat my heart into forced submission

Into a first love forever

NOTHINGS FOREVER the cynic in me yells

The sun rises every day and plasters my skin with its paint

I glance in the mirror and recoil

It’s still me, I recognise my spirit

I loved you once

I’ll always love the time we shared

I remember those potatoes you peeled

And cooked

And served

With salt and herbata

The sugar bowl in water to prevent the ants from reaching inside

I remember Home Alone 2

And laughing on the floor

With splitting sides

All those moments we shared.