Poem: I can’t move on

I close the door and turn off the lights.
Block every sound out of my mind,
close my eyes tight.
Recede to the depths of my thoughts,
deeper than I’ve ever gone.
Then I see your face, and realize that I can’t move on.
Countless times this man has tried to permanently forget
how your radiant smile has fostered endearing light
to his heart after every sunset.
In the dark I shiver, because the lonely night is so cold.
Every pore in my body longing for a living blanket to hold.
Haunted by the memories we share,
more delighted than afraid.
Each tender embrace being a burgundy rose
whose petals never fade.
Although I have so much to live for,
and so many things to do.
I would trade them all
for the chance to be loved solely by you.
I awake, eyes grudgingly greeting the dawn;
Look at the closest mirror, see your face,
and realize that I can’t move on.

Sean Ruize Munnings
The Raga-Lover

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