Don't Forget Me
Echoes of Love and Loss: Michael Benjamin's Poetic Journey
Lyrics
I love the feel of your thorn
Expresses affection for the challenging aspects of a relationship ("thorn")
the sound of sirens
Appreciation for chaotic or intense situations ("sirens")
the smell of waste
Noticing and possibly finding value in the overlooked or discarded ("waste")
there ain't no comfort
Acknowledgment that there's no solace or relief
there's no sleep
Unable to find rest or peace
in your arms
Seeking refuge or comfort in someone's embrace
in your arms
-in your arm
-don’t forget me when I’m gone
Requesting to be remembered after departing or finishing
don’t you forget me when I’m done here
-I love the calm before the storm
Enjoying the tranquility before a turbulent period ("calm before the storm")
the sound of silence
Appreciating silence and its significance
when everything feels electric
Feeling heightened emotions or intensity in certain situations
there‘s no comfort
Emphasizing the absence of comfort
but a home
Finding a sense of belonging or comfort despite discomfort
in your arms
Desiring solace or security in another's embrace
in your arms
-in your arm
-don’t forget me when I’m gone
Reiterating the plea to be remembered even after moving on or leaving
don’t you forget me when I’m done here
-don’t forget me when I’m gone
-for one day I'll have moved on
Acknowledging eventual departure or progression, requesting not to be forgotten
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