And yet I forgot about you

They say time heals all wounds, but sometimes it also has the power to make you forget. Memories that were once vivid and unforgettable can gradually fade away, leaving you with nothing but fragments of what once was. And yet, there are some people who manage to leave a lasting impact on your life, even if you forget about them.

Life is a series of encounters and connections, some meaningful and others seemingly insignificant. It’s easy to dismiss the people we meet along the way as fleeting figures, destined to be forgotten. But every now and then, amidst the chaos of life, someone comes into your world and leaves an indelible mark on your soul.

For a long time, you may hold onto their memory, reminiscing about the moments you shared. Their laughter, their words, their touch – all permanently etched into the fabric of your being. But then, as days turn into weeks and weeks into years, their presence in your mind begins to wane. The sting of their absence diminishes, and you find yourself living a life seemingly untethered to their memory.

It’s not a conscious decision to forget; it’s simply the nature of time. The busyness of life takes over, and new experiences and new people occupy your thoughts. The space once reserved for the unforgettable presence of that person slowly starts to collect dust. You stop hearing their voice in your head, and their face becomes a blur in your memory. And yet, they are still a part of you, whether you remember it or not.

There are instances when a song, a scent, or a random encounter can bring back a wave of nostalgia, and suddenly, their image is crystal clear in your mind. It’s as if time stands still for a moment, and you’re transported back to the time when they were everything to you. Memories flood back, and you are reminded of the impact they had on your life.

But then, like a fleeting dream, the moment passes. Life continues its relentless march forward, and the memory once again mingles with the forgotten. You find solace in the fact that the imprint they left on your life, though faded, is still significant. They shaped you into the person you are today, leaving an undeniable influence that cannot be erased, even with the passage of time.

And yet, amidst the busyness, the forgetting, and the remembrance, there is a lesson to be learned. It’s a reminder that every encounter, no matter how brief, has the potential to change us. It’s a reminder to cherish the people and experiences that come into our lives, for they have the power to shape our present and our future.

So, even though I may forget about you, and you may forget about me, know that the impact we had on each other’s lives is real. The imprint we leave behind extends far beyond memory, and our shared moments will forever be a part of who we are. And who knows, maybe one day, we will cross paths again, and the forgotten memories will be reignited, reminding us of a time when we were everything to each other.