Day 28: Once And For All

Whenever I think of you

I wish I hadn’t.

You are a chapter in my history book

I wish I somebody had torn out
Before I read it;

A short song

With an unfortunate chorus

That repeats itself unbidden

In my inner ear

When no one else is listening;

A darkened door

Far behind me

Down a bright corridor –

I want to forget what’s behind it.

I want back all those minutes

You have stolen from my peace,

All those thoughts I’ve wasted

Trying not to think about you.

Let these words now

Lay your memory to rest –

I am tired of thinking of you

And wishing I hadn’t.