I remember cuddling late at night

Poem

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.