No One Seems To Stay
Her collection began quite young
Of her loves along the way
Never really knowing
Why no one seems to stay.
It started with her family
Though most she barely knew
She tucked them in her heart
Despite what she’d been through.
Sometimes she would question
What she did that was so wrong
It was hard understanding
Being part of a family you don’t belong.
Her questions went unanswered
And remain to this very day
Still, she often wonders
Why no one seems to stay.
She formed a lot of friendships
Many which she holds dear
Some lasting a lifetime
While some would just disappear.
She remembers those who cared
And those who made her smile
Happy scattered memories
She’s collected all the while.
Often they remind her
Of cards she’s dealt to play
Just another scenario
Why no one seems to stay.
A few went off to Heaven
And they play a big part
Of the huge pile of love
She has resting in her heart.
Though heartaches often came
She found the positive in each
Blessed for the experience
And the lessons they did teach.
She keeps her collection close
In the hopes that some day
One may love her just enough
To make them want to stay.
Written by Catherine Mellen
