I use to secretly fear my desire to forget you.
Each word I wrote, wishing for your memory to be erased, tortured me.
I was torn between wanting to forget you and waiting for that last glimmer of hope to shine through.
Eventually, though, my mind became stronger than my heart.
I overcame my horrible desire to be loved by you again.
One by one, our memories became blurs of images not easily distinguishable.
The taste of your lips melted away.
Your eyes and smiles became forgotten features that were once so treasured.
I convinced my heart to let go of hope.
Convinced my heart that holding onto the tears, pain, and desperation wasn't worth the emotional breakdown I subconsciously didn't want to recover from.
It took a while...but I've overcome my fear.
...I have forgotten you.

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