Fade Emily Rios Litrus Staff Member Walking through the park
Children running, laughing
The sounds fade, it’s just us

Your eyes meet mine
I feel content, safe
A glimpse into the future

If only it was a storybook
Lacking mixed emotions
And empty apologies

We made our choices
I was stubborn
You were unsure

Our paths continued crossing
Quiet moments, blank stares
Plagued by a distant past

Walking through the park
Children running, laughing
The sounds fade, I’m all alone