Remember Me, Friend

We used
To have
So much in common

We enjoyed our time together

And now
Like a stranger
You do not know

You refuse to have anything to do with me

Don’t you know
I treasure
Those moments

We had together

And I
Still keep
Those tokens

That you gave me years ago?

Too bad
Circumstances
Keep us apart

Now you don’t wish to ever see me.

I’m sorry
It’s so
Different now

We follow different paths.

Forgive me…
I’ll pray
For you

Just remember me,  friend

-jara-
(c.2015)

And I Remember Everything…

I guess you went your way
When the time was ripe
And there was no reason to stay

I wish you well
In the rest of your journey
And yet I dwell

Was it ever real
That heartfelt friendship
Will time heal

As I alone in pain
I sing this old song
With none to gain

And I remember
Everything
I remember

-jara-
(c.2014)

You Said

One day
We’ll do it together
You said
What fun
Good things
This life had to offer
You said
Things will work out all the better
You said
We would dream until forever

Then you left…

And here I am
Wondering
What our past really meant
Was it just a wandering fancy
A friendship lost

And here I am
Picking up the pieces
Listening to the faint echoes
Of what
You said

-jara-
(c.2013)

Castaway

Forever
And the waves rush in
To never
Let this heart begin
To ponder
A sea of memories within
And wonder

Is this friendship adrift
Will make it back to shore

-jara-
(c.2012)