“Midsummer Radio”
Narrator: Steve Matthews
Date: August 9th
I heard our song today, on the station that would play our favorite tunes. I tried to pretend not to notice, but you can’t take it away from me. The memories come in spades. The queen of hearts took her namesake and hit the road. The king should destroy old traditions, but you can’t take it away. I’ll defy you. You lost your power when you ran away. This pain is mine, and mine alone.
I saw your mom today. She looks at me with a sympathetic stare. I thought to ignore her attention, but you can’t take it away from me. I hate this whole charade where I pretend my days don’t start and end with you. Perhaps I should move on to something new, but you can’t take it away. I’ll defy you. You lost your power when you wouldn’t stay. This pain is mine, and mine alone.
I saw our spot today, between the trees in the woods not far from our home. I thought to erase our initials, but you can’t take it away from me. The memories hurt today. More and more, I find my mind still turns to you. Perhaps I should move to transition, but you can’t take it away. I’ll defy you. You lost your power when you quit the play. This pain is mine, and mine alone.
I heard our song today, on the station that would play our favorite tunes. I sang along to every word like you were still beside me, because you can’t take it away. I’ll defy you. You lost your power when you left the state. This pain is mine, and mine alone.
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