I introduced myself

and offered you

a rose

a red, red rose

the color of my heart

I offered

cotton candy words

and bitter coffee

tinged with cream

 

You graciously accepted

 

Now I must

step away

for the heart

does grow

somewhat fonder

with absence

 

I will not forget

your sweetness

your voice that

brightened my day

your touch

of comfort

 

I am

stronger

because of

you

 

I will not

disappoint you

on my travels

far, far away

 

In my heart

I carry

that red, red rose

now

just petals

scattered

.

.

.

Author’s Note:

Today’s prompt from NaPoWriMo: A goodbye poem.

I did it!

30 poems in 30 days!

Thank you NaPoWriMo for the challenge.

I  vow to keep up writing everyday and posting several times a week, maybe more.