One love throughout a lifetime kept
a hope alive when naught was left.
One fragile chance that by some good
our paths would lead where we once stood.
One thought to re-enact the scene
and say the words I really mean.
One pain reminds me every day
once only do we pass this way.
One memory throughout endures,
and with its presence now ensures
One word I will always recall,
Forever etched on memory's wall.
One desperate plea, one tearful sigh,
a final glance, and then - "goodbye".

© Colin Ormston 2006