I remember the fire.
I remember the warmth of it near my skin.
The night was cold.
He was with me.
I remember his smile.
I remember his laugh.
The night was dark.
We stood close.
I remember walking.
I remember the path was dark
The dirt was covered with leaves.
He was with me.
I remember the cold ground.
I remember hearing my name.
They pulled me to my feet.
He was not there.
I remember the tears.
I remember the confusion.
I remember nothing at all.
The memories are not there.
I remember the whispers.
I remember their stares.
They look at me, knowing something I don’t.
It was only me. He was not there.
M.L. Flickinger
Aside from writing, Melissa is an advocate for mental health and wellness - fighting against the stigma of mental illness. Focusing on mindfulness, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, addiction, PTSD, emotional abuse, domestic violence, trauma, and recovery. She has a slight (okay, huge) obsession with coffee and all things pumpkin.
Thank you, Apryl. It is scary to not know what happened in those moments you blackout. <3 Thanks for commenting.
This is incredible, Melissa. What you don’t remember can be the most haunting–I’ve experienced that for sure. Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you Rachel <3
WOW, Melissa! This is so beautiful and scary. I got shivers reading this.
Well done, you.