Laughing again, living again, loving again….

The room is empty.

The world seems quiet,

Except for the cricket’s chirr.

I sit in the vacant terrace

Where you used to sit.

I sip from a glass,

Red wine that tastes

Bitter now,

With memories trailing

behind each drop.

I look back at the room;

It seems so much bigger;

It’s too big for me –

This world is too big.

But, I'm starting to feel
as if I'm growing with the world

Since you left.

I want to feel small again;

I need to feel small again,

To be held in your arms,

Like a child.

Though you are miles away,

I feel your breath around my neck;

Let go and I'll let go of you. 

It's time we left it all behind.

I am ready 

To give myself a chance,

To start laughing again, 

Living again, loving again…. 

2012 Helena Malheur

J.B.