a broken pair of headphones

I treasured them
with all the love I had left
a symbol of better days
a symbol of you

I hold them broken in my hands
wonder how much duct tape
it would take to mend
what's unfixable

They were my lifeline
to peace and feeling
and escape from anxious days
they were what you used to be
on our best days

It's been a long time
since our best days
it's been a long time
since we saw good days

I don't want to let go
of the kindess in your hands
holding that pair
of blue headphones
like a peace offering

I don't want to let go
of the momentary beauty
you bought into my life
and made me realise
I deserved more than unhappiness

I treasured them
with all the love I had left
a symbol of better days
a symbol of you

But like us
I can't fix what's broken
with duct tape and hope

© Indie Adams 2022