haunted by you, the whirlwind of my thoughts has your name tattooed on them.
it’s a bittersweet experience
which I wish to combat,
but what would happen if I get over you?

would we both be happy that this happened even though
we got one another to let down their guard?
all those vulnerable moments we shared?
would it be fair to our mementos to rid ourselves of these moments?

how long should I be patient with myself to rid myself of this pain?
how long will it take for my heart beat to be in rhythm with this pain?
would it be worth it if I held on desperately?
would it be bliss if you asked me to take your hand and maybe we could start afresh?

to start afresh and forget the pain that accompanied our love?
how do you start afresh and forget memories of us, spontaneous occurrences that gave our minion meaning

all this pain and love still reigns mightier than my growing despise of you
my heart took beatings and yet it beats bravely for you
desperately holding on, dreaming, wishing this were not real

how do you sit and watch as I ache mercilessly for your embrace?
For the air of a lie to cover the truth I’m reluctant to accept

how long should we be patient to rid ourselves of this misery?
do we even want to stop feeling it?