Among the Broken Ones

12. Forgetting

'Consult a doctor
if the symptoms persist',
an ad had said.

But the doctor shook his head
he did not know
how to make me forget you.

He even discouraged
bitter medicine
to counter your sweetness
or drinking liquor
to forget your pretty face.

I finally screamed
asking what to do
he just shrugged and said
'My dear boy,
In an effort to forget,
one finally
remembers.'