we were soulmates

remember when we used to be in the backyard with the big trees

dad playing guitar simple iced tea

the soccer balls we kicked out from under

his feet do you remember

remember the scars we didn't have yet they say you can't

see the forest for the trees the people we are when

we're not fully formed do you remember

remember when you sent me a text after

the hospital i was in restraints they said do you love her

i said i will die for her you left me on read

remember when i cried drank too much wine you said

i will never forgive you the black night in california

looks a lot like your heart

remember your arms before tattoos the

ink that didn't bleed like

your wounds that

dried too soon

remember when the future

shone like a night light your

anger that hadn't

awakened in the dark

remember when your words didn't

swallow people whole what

is left of us is gone