Memories

I forget

the sound of your voice -

your booming laugh

and loving words.

I forget

the feel of your hand in mine -

always warm and reassuring,

my rock in life's storms.

I forget

how happy we were -

when we were together

and our love knew no bounds.

But I didn't forget

the words you said -

so much anger and hate;

it broke me.

And I didn't forget

your hand on my face -

the slap that rattled my world;

it hurt me.

That happy image of us

forever shattered, never to return.

Perhaps that's why

I don't want to remember.