LET GO

Searching for words in the waves that break

Sitting beside you

Holding your hand

I remember how it used to be

Back then when you didn’t let me run

Each time that I tried

Back then when you held me close

Each time that I cried

The pickles I loved

Now sour on my tongue as I chew

The world has shrunk

Shrivelled, somehow, along with you

I watch as you stare at the sea

Your face a blank

Your mind –

 

The salt stings my eyes

My heart aches and I wonder why

When you’re still here with me and there’s time

Time to walk hand in hand

Searching for shells in the warm golden sand