Shallow

As sad I was to see you go
I wasn't hollow for long
found my heart again
in a shallow river
with the hum of the breeze
running through my hair
as I remembered the scent
of you.

& I tried to rinse myself
of your flesh
but memories kept flashing
before my eyes
a moving picture
I can't forget.

& I'll never admit it
but the only thing that I miss
now that my tears have dried
is the smoke that flowed
from your lungs into mine
the burning stench
& how you gave up
on ever saving me.