Oh I had forgotten
until just now that lovely element
of what occurred
and now that I miss it
it hurts a little
I have bruised my own heart
Without these thoughts
what would happen for the humans
The past becomes the beloved
Fainter and more precious
We chase the boats leaving the shore
by setting out in a boat
That last couplet is a big league home run! Also, at the beginning, the emotional "Oh" and "lovely" lead to the somewhat formal "element of what occurred" in a surprising, wonderful way. Your'e reminding me of someone here. A touch of Bishop? Dickinson? I also like "the humans," as if it's another species. Lots goin' on here, Hannah--both soft and hard.
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