Saturday, October 28, 2023

Just by her scent

I had thought that I was alone
Yet I'd then caught her scent
Beautiful, hanging in the air
She had worn that fragrance
Before she had lost her life
Before my world changed
Forever after
She was unique, a radiance
Her gentle nature a dream
I was empty and estranged
Of all the joy she provided
I'd give anything to see her
Always with her exuberance
Brilliant, unique
I remember her, without lust
Only sorrow that I miss her
Forced to endlessly grieve
I lost my mind, and my soul
Lost my ability to ever trust
I've only time,  to reconsider
Whether I go on

“Deep in earth my love is lying
And I must weep alone.”
               Edgar Allan Poe