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The life we shared was my favorite thing about our relationship.

I loved the trips we went on
The dinners we made
Sitting on the couch, conversing back and forth.

Some of my favorite things took place on that couch.

Talking, foot rubs, popcorn fights,
And after we made love,
Holding one another as we tried our damnedest to get comfortable.

I sit on this couch now and look at where you should be.

You haven’t been here for a while.

No longer any conversation to think about.

I sit here and talk to you

Sit here and cry.

As I recall all the fun we had

Not just on this couch

But our entire life.

I think I will buy you some flowers today and
Take them to your grave.

That way I can stop by, and
Let you know
How much I miss
You.

— Nicole Barden 4/28/2021

Originally published in What Is Love To You on Medium