I remember when the laughter came freely.
I remember when the heart was the only blunt instrument I needed to get through the day.
I remember when my deepest emptions came and went on a gentle breeze. 
I remember a time when I did not feel ill-at-ease.
I remember each one of my strengths and every single one of my faults.
I remember the deep cuts as you made me relive both the joys and the pains.
I remember watching from within as my world went up in flames.
I remember when you built me up.
I remember when you presided over my fall.
I remember how some gave all and you gave none.
I remember your promises that everything would be alright. 
I remember a time when I had hope in you, and my soul.
I remember a time when my faith was unwavering.
I remember a time when those walls you helped me build, came tumbling down, and when I had to start rebuilding them again.
I remember a time when you were with me safely inside those walls.
I remember a time when, for my own safety, the doppelganger of my authentic self was born.
I remember a time when this truly authentic man stood in front of you and wished for acceptance.
I will remember his memory as he’s not the one who will survive.
I remember a time when a peaceful stroll was a peaceful stroll instead of an epic war waged where every movement was a battle for control.
I remember when I had everything I thought I ever wanted.
I remember what it feels like to have given it all up,
I remember betting on the humanity’s goodness instead of being selfish and betting on myself.
I remember all the days my innocence was stolen.
I remember what it was like when I still had that glimmer in my eyes, I remember the day when I finally gave up the very last vestiges of a hopeful grip on some sort of reality.
I remember when we were invincible.
I remember when we ran the night.
I remember when I was the self-lighting embodiment and the source of my own light.
I remember when my days plunged into night.
I remember when I cared if everything turned out alright.

I remember when I gave up the fight.

In your words, your actions, your insistence, and your silence: I remember this instruction: I will do my very best to “Remember to Forget.”

I will ALWAYS remember that I love you.
I will ALWAYS remember how I felt the day you said you loved me.