Of Fear and Forgotten Faces

I cried about you for the first time in three months today.

I was listening to a book at work.

then, intrusively, i was tapped on the shoulder by the

memory of remembering you.

I didn’t cry for very long, only a few seconds but nonetheless

I took 4 steps backwards,

waiting for it to get numb again.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not mourning a relationship,

or aching over unrequited Love.

I’m grieving the death of aPossibility.

The passing of the smallest semblance of serenity.

The demise of a demure chance at love.

When i think and i dream of it,

love seems wonderful and sweet

but in reality,

you’re the only person

that i wasn’t afraid

Of wanting to love.

you’re the only person

That i wasn’t afraid of.