Sailed

I was grateful
That the happy memories
Finally slid away like slowly passing ships.
Their silhouettes won't haunt me anymore.

It's easier to miss you less
When there's no happiness left.
The horizon empty
Above the ocean of pain, and tears.

Darkly swim the sleepless nights.
That long walk in the rain
To the river that was almost the end.

But I realized it's really a shame
That something so beautiful disappeared
And I can't even remember
The parts I should be thankful for
That kept me so long afloat.
--7.25.11