Time's Up! Now What Did We Learn?

Rocking, rocking, now crying

And I close my eyes so tight.

So why can he still see me?

I made a wish that cold night

But lonely wishes never—

And newfound courage never—

And the truest love never—

Never find their way home ‘til dawn.

I thought for myself today.

And for a single heartbeat,

I broke the fog and saw you,

But it swallowed you again.

And not the saddest cry could

Bring the moment back, lost, lost.

So I cried and cried and cried.

I should not think for myself.

All stories come to an end—

Some earlier than others.

Some cannot handle the pain:

Hearts must break or turn to stone,

So I forgive you…do you?

We all love, forgive, forget.

Remember me when you can,

Forgive, then, simply forget.

ML,

Her words brought back the tears my eyes had not tasted in years. They were familiar, yet forgotten. Vivid childhood images flashed from yesterday, and I sat petrified in my own...what was it...regret? No, more like shame. She came for my advice, my help, my comfort, but my craven bastard self could not give it, and I sat silent. There was literally nothing I could do for her, and I think she knew it.

Please finish this thought. I don't know if I can stand another nothing.