the foolishness of memory

your skin-

I may not remember how soft

but I remember that soft it was.

your lips-

I may not remember the taste

but I remember they were sweet.

your eyes-

I may not remember how brown

but I remember that brown they were.

your smell-

I may not remember which flower

but I remember that it was bewildering.

… your love-

I don’t know about you

but I remember that I loved you.