Unshared Memories

Looking back on the places I’ve been
I get caught up on the details of when
When was it that we first stepped apart?
When was the first ache of the heart?
Do we both trace our paths to the same place?
Do we both agree on our tumble from grace?

Alone in my thoughts, but you by my side
I now begin to accept what was first denied.
Love was gone, you had simply lied
Hoping the deceit would stem tears yet to be cried.

The fond recollections of what we shared
Seemingly evaporated into thin air
Was it just me who took note of the joys,
Holding fast to memories you never employed.
Do I unravel, do I dare
Accept what I treasured were things that you didn’t care.

Kisses and hugs and moments I recall the best
Could they really have been to you, no more or no less?
Stumbling upon memories I treasure when I find,
It amazes me that you paid those moments no mind.

Seeing now why we did part
So empty were you, your mind and your heart.
Nor will I bother to waste my energies
I’ll keep to myself our unshared memories.