When I last saw and would ever see you

All I wanted was to succumb to tears;

Upon seeing you turn to leave, I knew

That I would not be whole again in years.

Eyes burning with drops of desolation,

Hands trembling from the all-consuming pain,

I said my goodbye with desperation

Wishing that with me, you would just remain.

There were memories swimming in your eyes;

Memories of which you were not aware

That I cherished so. Since it be unwise

To tell you, I pretended not to care.

I did not cry, I gave you a mere wince,

And yet I have been crying ever since.