Memory’s Hold | Sleek Poems

MEMORY’S HOLD

I went to sleep last night
With only one wish;
That I wake up this
Morning with amnesia.

Lose the memory of
Everything that has
To do with you.
Every single one.

The shyness in your giggle
Every time I said something silly.
The crimson your lips make
Every time you smile.

The way your hair rolls
Down off your shoulders.
The colour of your eyes.
The smell of your perfume.

But I woke up with
The memories intensified.
It’s difficult to forget what
Has come to be a part of you.

Significance

• The Power of Memory: The poem highlights the strength and resilience of memory, particularly memories associated with strong emotions or significant experiences. It shows how difficult it can be to forget someone or something that has had a profound impact on a person’s life.
• The Difficulty of Letting Go: The poem also speaks to the struggle of letting go of the past and moving on.