Too much

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I don’t think of you

–at least,

not on purpose.

It’s not that I’ve forgotten.

It just hurts too much.

But,

just when I think I’ve steeled myself,

and I can breathe easy,

something brings you back, and

for a moment I smile, I remember,

but the tears always follow.

Sometimes

they fall so hard I can barely breathe.

It’s at those times I miss you most.

I want to scream out,

let you know,

I haven’t forgotten.

But, it’s pointless.

You won’t hear me.

(c) Susan Elliott, copyright