One Last Glance

I found myself standing across the pond, watching you. It was a familiar scene. The one we used to share so often. But now, it feels like a lifetime ago. As if the moment felt frozen in time and I was caught in a scene from a bygone era. You were there, laughing and playing with a child I'd never known. He was born long after our paths had diverged. 

How could it be that so much time had passed? It felt like yesterday we were strolling through this very park. When our mirth mingled with the forest's song. The wildfire that used to burn brightly. But life had torn us apart, leaving a gaping hole in my heart. 

Years have passed like leaves falling free. Washing away the vibrant hues of our passion. Each day I tried to paint over the empty spaces with new experiences, but the colors never seemed to blend quite right. Cause you're the missing piece that could never be complete. And as I watched you from afar, I realized that the pain has never truly gone away. It’s a constant companion that throbs whenever I think of you.

Now you've become a good dad. When you picked up your child, cradling it close. I felt a pang of longing so deep it was almost physical. I wanted to reach out, to hold you, to feel your warmth. But I knew it was impossible. The distance between us now is insurmountable. I can’t help but wonder what our lives could have been. If only we hadn’t let circumstances sever it all. If only we fought for what we had. Now, it’s too late. You're merely a memory I tried to forget.

As the sun began to set, I stood up. My heart felt heavy and forlorn. I knew I had to leave, to stop torturing myself with the unattainable. But as I turned to go, I couldn't resist one last glance. You were still there. The bittersweet melody that filled my ears.

I walked away, tears streaming down my face. I wish I could tell you how much I miss you. How much I still love you. But my tongue is tied. So instead, I'll keep you in my heart. I would cherish the memories we made and hope that you would always be happy. But a part of me will always linger here, in this place where our love once bloomed and withered. A piece of my soul forever lost in the twilight of our love.

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