It's Valentine's day, and here I am

Soaking in a warm bubble bath

Swimming in the memories of last year


I recall coming home late at night

To only find rose petals

Trailing to our bedroom

When I opened the door

You were standing with boxes of chocolates

And my favorite flowers


It's been months since I've last

Touched your fragile skin against mine

Your warm presence

Still lingers in the house

And our picture still hangs

On the wall of my living room

Illustrating happy memories

That were once so rare


I'd like to believe that

I'm happier now than

I could have ever been with you

But truth is

I'm still holding onto that

One shred of hope of your returning