On Those Days

 

On those days
when you miss someone the  most

as though your memories
are sharp enough
to slice through skin and bone

remember how they loved you.

Remember how they loved you

and do that

for yourself.

In their name

in their honour.

Love yourself

as they loved you.

They would like that.

On those days

when you miss someone the most

love yourself harder.

--Donna Ashworth