In every thought in every mind
a memory is held inside.
Do you recall that certain place,
that special time, that single face?
The sound of raindrops on the leaves
or scent of flowers on the breeze?
The warmth of fire in the night,
in waves of burning, boiling light?
Do you remember that one time
true love entered your short life?
The everlasting feel of peace
you shared with every simple kiss?
As each joyful wondrous moment
was wrapped inside your endless mind
Do you think you could just release
and sacrifice all happiness?
What if each thought could bring you pain;
the end of life or lack of gain?
What if instead you'd rather not
remember what your memories wrought?
The water fell too quick, too fast;
a storm destroyed your only past.
The fire burned, unquenching thirst
destruction at its very worst.
And in the end flowers were ash,
you had been forced to watch at last,
the end of your undying love;
a loss of life so harsh, so cold.
Would memories then just be too much?
The ache for one last soulful touch.
Would then you wish you could forget?
To chase away your loneliness?
What if at the death of day
you could sweep all thought away?
Would you then have utter bliss
in your own sweet emptiness?
