Farewell

Now that we have been parted by
the first faint flicker of regret
we each shall find a reason to deny ,
a reason to forget.

From the simple filament of desire
I wove a cloak to cover the complex heart,
but now this love has lost its former fire
we two must part.

and yes, you will forget ,
but I will remember this:
that now to time we both shall owe a debt
unpaid , but for a half-remembered kiss.