a smile
in your glance
and
a twinkle
in your eye

i think i saw it.
i am sure i saw it.
i know i saw it.

captivated-
gorgeous-
will you tell me?

What Was.

don't look back,
you can't look back-
take a match,
throw it behind.

sparks fly-
the embers burn....

embers: we're burning bridges down.

don't recall,
you can't recall-
take a box,
throw in your regrets.

ashes pile-
the glue adheres....

envelopes: stuffed with feelings found.

package sent miles away:
the feelings are gone,
the distance is great-
destination unknown.

steps that are past?
you can't retrace-
'cause no trail exists
to these paths once tread.

you can stop looking behind you now:
the past is gone,
mistakes are behind.
the bridges have burned....
ashes scattered in the wind.

all you have are the memories-
the memories
that blow your way
every once in a while.

forgiveness will be the thing that gets us by.
embers: we're burning bridges down.
envelopes: stuffed with feelings found.

- [italics & bold by Mae, 'Embers and Envelopes']

letters written||
tears have fallen//

undeniably all for you.

- where's the fun in that? -

i think i am about ready

to quit.