NeemaWrites

Not anymore

If tomorrow starts without me

It might feel like a tree losing a single leaf to the wind
no impact on the tree. Whatsoever
The forest continues to stand tall, green, and vibrant
but I know
I know that that one leaf will leave a quiet absence in the air, noticed by you who cherished its gentle presence.

Take a deep breath, it’s okay
Remember
Think about that point on the elevator entrance when we hugged, and kissed, and I conspiratorially asked if you’d like to be naughty
About the endless pool of life, of love and memories we’ve shared

Draw our endless curtains and look out the window
and watch how far up above the world we’ve lived
If tomorrow starts without me, baby it’s okay

You’ll be okay
Think about our love
Call our kids every chance you get tell them how much we love em

Make your favorite cup of coffee infused hot chocolate with the caramel syrup I keep in a recycled water bottle
Make it in that your black “King” mug that we got in a matching pair but have no idea where mine went
Think of me as the steam from the mug makes its way up your face

Love me still
With my long list of imperfections and wrongdoings
Love me still
Because I love you, always have, always will