A Year is Not Enough

A year is not enough
To erase the memories
That never came.

A year is not enough
To sooth the scars
That leave a stain.

A year is not enough
To restore me
Back to health.

A year is not enough
To give me back
Youth’s wealth.

A year is not enough
To forget the pain of death.
A year is not enough
But it’s all there is that’s left.