You live in every corner of my heart.
I hear your voice
In the quiet pauses
And gentle glances that fill a room.
I think about you most during
Ordinary moments.
Thinking back, when I was young,
You were strong
And the world seemed safe.
You hugged me tight
And I thought you’d
Never let me go.
Now, I remember you most
When time stole your thoughts
And memories.
You’d look to me
In the confusing moments.
I’d smile,
Hug you tight,
And you knew
You were safe.
As your thoughts
Disappeared into the haze,
I held your hand tight
And reminded you
That you were safe.
I wish I had hugged you tighter
But I didn’t realize it would be
Our last hug.
When your voice fell silent
I heard my soul break
Into a million small memories
That don’t fit together
But that define
Us together
More than any
Mere words.
02/03/2025
If you’d like to read more poetry, try these links.
My Mother, Myself – Jan Mariet’s A Day in the Life
Time to Rise Again (Poetry) – Jan Mariet’s A Day in the Life
Poetry Archives – Jan Mariet’s A Day in the Life
