Waiting No More

Sitting in these chairs

I try to remember a time when you weren’t here.

But all I can remember is

The day you walked into my life and turned the lights on.

Sitting in these chairs

I try to remember when I was empty

But all I can feel is

How completely you filled me up.

Sitting in these chairs

I try to remember having the bed to myself

But all I dream of is

Knowing you are sleeping at my side.

Sitting in these chairs

I try to remember what  I saw, walking on my own

But all I see is

How your view of things opened my eyes.

Sitting in these chairs

I try to remember what it was like to eat alone

But all I can taste is

How delicious food was with you across the table.

 

Sitting in these chairs,

I try to remember being young

But all I know is

I was always young in your eyes.

Sitting in these chairs

I try to remember what it was like to be alone

But all I know is

I thought  I’d never be lonely again.

 

Sitting in these chairs

I try to imagine what it will be like with you gone

But all I can picture is

Nothing.

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This was written for One Shot Wednesday.