I hold the pain
Gently
In the empty place
It remains

I let it hurt
Deeply
As I caress it
And it's unspoken word

I feed it full
Slowly
With memories
That still pull
me away

I imagine a dream
Vainly
About yesterday
And what could
Have been

I let hope go
Completely
For the last time
And all I think
I know

Only one thing
Barely
Do I keep -
This love; to which
I still cling