I remember cuddling late at night
Poem
- Nichelle, 1994
I remember cuddling late at night
And I remember, he undressed me once
I remember, lovemaking on the vanity sink
And I remember, we danced together once
I remember, laying together naked just to feel me
And I remember he cried because he hurt
I remember, he laughed at a joke that I’d made
And I remember he did things on the spur
I remember, him looking lovingly into my eyes
And I remember he held me as I cried
But he’s not here to hold me anymore, so
I’m not going to cry.