Not So Long Ago Poem by Mark. A Heathcote

What we called 'love' now lies in ruins.
There was a time not so long ago.
Each gesture was met with approval.
Fingers entwined, not so long ago.

We could agree on our homes' décor.
Not so much as a word was sworn.
Every breath spoke of forevermore.
Now every second day feels lovelorn.

I remember, not so long ago.
Making vows & promises as we kissed
We won't separate. That was not so long ago.
Sure, we learned that we could coexist.

How times change, each of our parting gifts!
I'll take those & that. You can have this...
Everything changes just as the sand shifts.
Now there isn't even a parting kiss.

I don't blame you; I don't blame you!
I just long to, once again, kiss your lips
Brush aside all these clouds and omit
How I always loved you. I was wrong.