villanelle for a lost love

I remember your arms about me still
The way I felt as you held me tight
The memories haunt me, and always will

I remember the touch of the winter's chill
How you sheltered me from the cold wind's bite
I remember your arms about me still

I remember the moss bed on the hill
Where we lay together, while the sun shone bright
The memories haunt me, and always will

I remember how your touch could thrill
And your kiss transport me with delight
I remember your arms about me still

I remember how thoughts of you would fill
All my fantasies on a starless night
The memories haunt me, and always will

I dwell on these sweeter thoughts until
I forget the pain of our final fight
I remember your arms about me still
The memories haunt me, and always will

---Demeter