The Saddest Thing
We had a good time together,
You and I,
While it lasted.
But it ended many years ago
When you packed up and
Left me behind.
It’s been years now
Since we’ve seen each other.
Until today.
Today I saw you on the beach,
Looking trim and tanned.
I was happy to see you,
The pain of your leaving
Slowly fading from my memory.
I almost walked up and said hello
Till I saw that smile cover your face
And your eyes light up
Like they used to when you saw me.
I sat there and watched you.
Settled, happy, with someone you love,
Till I could take no more.
Looking back on today
I had to admit to myself
That the saddest thing
About seeing you,
Was seeing you so happy.
Roy W. Backes
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Roy W. Backes - Poetry 