The Looking Glass Volume 35 | Page 18

Sonnet II: Memories

Chyan Rivera

A grieving person doesn't forget anything.

Unconditionally loved, but whispers kept you small.

When you were mine, we ruled the world;

do you ever think of me?

Unconditionally loved, but whispers kept you small.

The suspense is driving me insane.

I need to know: Do you ever think of me?

Because I think of you. I'm sorry...I had no choice!

Resistance is hard because you're beautiful.

I remember the way your face lit up when you discussed

something you love.

The way your nose crinkled before you sneeze.

You have 62 freckles and I remember counting each one.

I also remember the hurt in your eyes the day I told you

I was leaving;

a grieving person doesn't forget anything.