I, Meaning... Poem by Aloumalove-Alouwou Mandjah

I am not stingy saying I
no, I am not selfish using I
but you know I
I love you
I praise for your happiness
and always for the best for you
Whenever you hear that pronoun
please don't take it personal
I don't use I, in a sarcastic way
for I means only us; you and me
Just you and I as one heart
Honey, I never take your love for granted
I value every second, every minute
every day as if they were our last
I cherish the lovely journey
we share the struggle and the pain
I love your style, your lovely smile
but today you are far away
and I miss you so deeply
I wanted to climb mountains
cross the ocean like birds
fly through highs and low
till our winter life
I did my best to keep you
I thought we settled
but my best wasn't enough
and I couldn't presage either
you would ever clock out
leaving my heart hanging bleeding
on the sand by the seashore
with no farewell sign
Girl, I will always remember
these fun and sugary moments
these bittersweet old days
days...I won't ever get back
Sweetie, no matter what
remember I love you
I will carry you
in my heart forever
even six feet under

© Herold A. Pierre
aka Alouwou Mandjah