Saturday, September 10, 2011

The First of October

The First
Mar. 7, 2010
Vettriano's Altar of Memory

It has been years and I almost forgot,
The days roll off my calendar, but today I’ve been caught
I’m sitting here reminiscing of your scent
Oh these damn memories, the feelings they bring I resent
When I look at the mirror I see your face
It almost looked real, I was dazed
When I open the door, all I see was your silly pirouette
Remember that dance you made that summer night?
They play over and over in my head like a broken cassette
I brush against my blankets and I remember your touch
You soft smooth skin, I miss them so much
Its half past three and I can’t sleep
Me and the mutt sitting on the balcony, we’re reminiscing your voice,
Oh how the times weep
I should forget this day, cross it off my life
Its useless now in my calendar; foolish memories cut like a knife
I wonder sometimes if I ever cross your mind
Because you do in mine always; wondering if you do in kind
How’s he treating you? Hopefully much more than the happiness I could give
All I have are these memories, the cold, and the alcohol that give me reprieve.