Remember Me

I remember on my birthday
When you sang to me first
Before anyone else.

I remember your face
When I told you how I felt.
You seemed shocked and confused.

I remember your response
When asked if you liked me.
No, yes, maybe... yes.

I remember the last word you said to me
As you hugged me for the first time:
You whispered goodbye.

I remember your voice as you whispered my name,
Deep and smooth.
I could get lost in it.

I remember your eyes,
Brown and bright.
Knowing and yet so oblivious.

I remember your arm,
Strong around my shoulder
When you hugged me.

I remember your smile,
Sincere and flirty,
Always playful.

I remember your fingertips
Against my palm when you said
My hands were soft.

I remember your touch as you sat
On my left and tapped my right shoulder,
Teasing me.

And of all the things I remember
I remember how much
I liked you.

And it's only been two weeks
Since we last spoke
But it honestly feels like forever.

And I'm waiting on something
That was never promised,
Something that might not be real.

With each email, each text,
Each call I hope it's you.
And it never is.

Boredom sets in
And all I can do
Is remember you.

I can't help wondering
If you remember me.
Do you remember me?

So before I break my own heart,
I'm going to stop.
And I'm going to forget you.

Not necessarily forever,
But just until
You remember me.