i knew
you were going to leave
i knew
you were going to break my heart
i knew
i was going to have to do it all alone
– i knew it all along
the saddest part
was not losing you
but not even getting to
say goodbye
saying goodbye to a person
i trusted with my life
i told my secrets to
i felt safe with
i loved with my whole heart
– no goodbyes
i am glad
that i got to meet you
and could call you
my best friend
for a few years
but in the end
i am not sure
if it was worth
the pain
– pain
© Patricia Segat 2023-08-30