He sometimes forgets that
she can see her whole future
in his eyes.
"No wonder", he thought
"that her love felt so genuine."
He never realized the effect
until her absence
conjured a deep longing
that he thought
only nostalgia could create.
He could only imagine
the searing pain
that would surely kill him
at seeing her leave for good.
Reminded by this,
he makes sure to appreciate
that look in her eyes.
Always taking time to be thankful
that it is there.
