you will not remember this

Pay attention to the candles,

the way they are arranged.

In a week, a day, or an hour

You will not be able to recall.

We forget so easily,

Our memories are so short.

That is why we take pictures,

to help us recall the moment;

But even pictures will not tell you

how you felt, or what you were thinking

About her.

As the conversation in the background

droned on about the war

Despite you.



Our memories are so short.