Forced To Forget Poem by Kimberly Hilliker

I don't even know you though I've gazed into your eyes.
Your attention and my desire have caught me by surprise.
We used to talk and enjoyed each other's space.
Now, there's nothing but a mental image of your face.
There was a connection, but we didn't connect the dots.
Abruptly, you were gone…. like me….like me not.
I wouldn't have gotten in trouble, but you'll never know.
You've removed the opportunity for me to ever tell you so.
So here, I crave our moments, even though they were few.
And, I'm anguished by the pain of somehow losing you.
I'll hold my head high pretending you don't exist,
Though I'll long to forget the togetherness that will be forever missed.