Somewhere deep within

Somewhere deep within

Time flies.
Your memories fade,
like passing days,
like silent months.
They no longer linger,
but rest somewhere
deep within.

I once thought
I’d never reach this peace,
never find stillness
after you.

But here I am
breathing softer,
moving forward
with life.

This is
the last message
I write for you.

I now hold space
for something greater,
the love, the truth,
the depth, the lasting,
you chose not to be.

I may still mention you
when I speak with him
not to hold on,
but to share
a part of me.

And he will smile,
gently,
knowing
I’ve lived,
and I’ve let go.

Hanoi, June 22, 2025