Wow Maple this is so powerful, it is deep with emotions because you can sense the battle between the fighter, who is hopeful, strong and won't be defeated, but also the pain and the sadness from the heart of that fighter who cannot hide their pain.

The title is very eye catching, and made me wonder what your poem would be about, and I was surprised. I did not except such powerful words or imagery from a title like that.

I really liked your line of :

"of who we have grown to be."

- I think it shows how the relationship started as two separate people, who began to grow together and change together, and in that journey they became one. Which is how love should be, and how it should evolve.

And of course, your ending was very touching, because it such a sad story, but you hold onto that hope and the light, and it is so very true that love is the most powerful thing and nothing can beat it because it is always there.

I was very touched by your poem. I didn't expect to be given the title, but I love the idea of the lipstick and how it forms memories of the past, and how you used such a simple thing to create your message. Quite a creative piece.

Nice to see you writing again. xx