A/N: Poem. Yep, I'm getting so lazy that I can't even finish my one-shots... xD (Only kidding, but I have been writing quite a bit of poetry lately ^^). I hope you enjoy—there's really nothing significant behind it except it's from Claire to Hershel. NOW DROWN IN FEELS. *leaves* ^^
Sweetheart
don't tear me apart
When I'm gone
and when night turns to dawn
don't come looking for me—
I won't be there you see
—I won't be hiding under the covers
—I won't be there when you recover
Don't act so surprised, darling;
of course I expect you to live—
as free as a starling.
And one day, I hope you should find love again
when you're ready and no longer hurting.
Of course I know you're hurting, love;
I'm hurting too.
But don't hold it against those who don't know,
those who only aim to hurt you.
I'm sorry it had to be me.
I'm sorry it had to be you.
I'm sorry to have left you behind
when I could've given you decades undefined—
It's not fair
and it never will be.
But please don't let it blind you, sweetie;
You haven't lost me.
Not really.
Even gone—
I'm not leaving.