Memorial

I do not want to talk of him,

His shining eyes, his wicked smile.

I do not want to think of him,

The way we laughed and loved a while.

I do not want to meet with you,

Pretending it is all the same.

I do not want to hear of him,

I’m trying to forget his name.

I do not want to cry with you,

I have not cried with him all year.

I do not want to say goodbye,

To someone I once held so dear.