This is the saddest poem you’ll ever hear.

I wrote it for

My long lost dear,

Anabella.

My darling Anabella,

I held you close

To my heart,

You were in my mind

Even when we were light years apart.

Your softness melted me

From the palms of my hands to my heart.

Your shy laugh set you apart,

And in a crowded room,

I could never help but look at you

And behold your beauty.

You were the only one for me.

Oh! How we were meant to be.

Anabella, my shining star,

I know you’ll always be with me

Even when we’re far apart,

I hold you in my heart, my beloved.

When I weathered in the storm,

I held you close,

You made me feel warm.

And when we got out of the car

In the grocery store parking lot

Your gentle presence made my smile grow.

Anabella, I loved you so.

The grocery store, that’s where we met,

The cashier said, “Ya want one of these?”

And I said, “eh, sure.”—

You were my

Reusable bag,

Tried and true,

The thought of shopping without you makes me blue

Oh, how I miss you

Anabella, my love,

You were my only one.

And now I’ve got to go

And buy a new reusable bag,

But Anabella,

I hope you know

That I could never forget you.

You were my first,

But not my last.

In my memories, our laughter will forever last,

Unlike you (even though they said you would).

Just know,

I’ll be okay

Because this time

When I replaced you

I bought two.