I have, for so long, wanted to write a poem for this episode. I think I could have done better, but. . . . .I kinda like how I did this one.

Please review..it isn't often I post poetry on this site, so I want to see if you like it and what I can change.

A/N: In the OVA/OAV flashbacks, he kisses her, then turns and leaves. [Or at least, that's what I thought I saw.]

Episode 31: "A Wish Unrequited"

Poem: Kaoru POV

Disclaimer: I am not creative enough to create such a wonderfully romantic tale, such as Rurouni Kenshin. The poem, though, is mine.


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A night in the forests.
A fireflies' wish.
And I just can't ignore it.
Feelings spoken through one fleeting kiss.

You then took me into your arms, sadness in your eyes.
You told me you had to go, while trying not to cry.
And at that moment, I separated the truth from all the lies.
And at that one small moment, a part of my heart had died.

And then you apologized.
But this was what you had to do.
You avoided looking me in the eyes.
And suddenly I realized all of this was so bitterly true.

I fell to my knees.
You left me right there.
And the wishing fireflies made their presence known.
But nothing could bring you back; show you how much I cared.