It Could Have Been Simpler Poem by RIC BASTASA

it could have been simpler
like a leaf falling to the air and then
taken somewhere
where our eyes are too tired to see,

it could have taken lesser words to describe
the feelings
without so much expense from our hearts
not taking much of our time
towards contemplation

but it is not that way, not that easy really
to meet someone like you and spend the whole night with
on a burst of emotions
on a flame of so much heat from the fire
in our bellies
from the cinders found in our pelvic bones

when we wish to forget such a pleasant feeling
we cannot just spit it out like a form of waste
no, this sweetest thing between us
sticks like a red stain in our skin
sweet blood to our taste as vampires
lovers and strangers
like some kind of monsoon wind passing by
without leaving some marks on the white sands.

i still remember but how i wish i can forget.