Love Lost

There was a time when they were happy. 

A time when mom’s lips curved into smiles when dad came home. 

A time when he held her like she was the only woman in the world. 

A time when they held hands 

and she would kiss the corners of his mouth 

and he caressed her hair while watching TV 

and the sound of her laugh when they slow danced in the kitchen was like a perfect song . 

A time when love was everywhere 

and happiness felt real. 

When the sight of them together meant that everything was right. 

And my brother and me felt safe. 

You might think this is a love story. 

But it’s not. 

It’s a story about what happens after. 

When two people lose each other. 

And 

love 

leaves.