Locked memories

And when you left

I felt it all

A low throbbing in my heart

That didn’t want to say goodbye

But also a quiet knowing

That now is not our time

And so I lock the memories

The smiles

The moments when you looked at me

With playful eyes

Or dared open up

A little, but not too much

I’ll place them all

Into my heart

And lock the door for now

Handing you back the keys

If ever you should come back

In search of new memories