Is it brash for me to say,
You would've loved me
if we'd met first?
I,
thought I could keep you
if only I stand by your side,
I,
thought I'd be contented
if only I see you smile,
I,
thought if you always
lean on them,
these shoulders
would be satisfied,
I,
thought my arms
can live with only the aftertaste
of the warmth you left behind,
I,
thought it won't hurt
if I drop this desire
and bite my tounge,
I,
thought if for your happiness,
everything would be fine.
I,
just thought they'd be.

But humans are naturally
selfish animals, aren't they?
They love, even in silence.
I realized as I wave my hand back
and bid you goodbye.



—Pender, Olive