night: 73

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k,

It has been 73 nights,

73 moons,
73 days—
And 73 times, I never stopped thinking of you.

There hasn't been a single night
you left my mind—
and there never will be.

Not a night
you slipped from my silent prayers.
You are my greatest sin,
the only one I cannot repent.

If only you were here beside me,
so I could believe this is the end.

So I could memorize every inch of your smile,
trace your dimples—
Teach my own lips how to curve again
at the memory of yours.

So I could drown in your arms one last time,
hoping you might feel
how my heart still beats for you—
So you'd finally know
How deeply I loved you.

So I could look into your eyes
without apology,
without fear
that mine might confess
What I've never dared to say.

My only regret—
not looking into them
more,
when I still had the chance.

So I could hold your hand
just once more
before letting go forever.

So my mouth could speak the truth
in a language only we understand.

So I could carry
one last memory—
to weep over
for the rest of my life,

and for the rest of my nights ...

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