still lives
but
trapped behind glass
the memory wraps tight
against the chest
where
into a corner, forgotten
hours are swept
away
we had to walk
hand in icy hand
until
we found ourselves in
the woods
never out of
breath by breath
love
in only nine months
left us
you
Dilys Wyndham Thomas grew up in Belgium and Saudi Arabia and has lived in France, Germany, Jordan, the UK, and the Netherlands. Her work has appeared in journals, including Ink Sweat & Tears, Rust+Moth, Shooter, and Wild Roof Journal. Dilys is also an assistant poetry editor at Passengers Journal.