I’m still holding on to the ring you gave me

It’s been a month since we last saw each other, since we said our goodbyes. I know that you didn’t mean when you said we’d see each other again, and even if I want to believe that it’s true because you gave me your ring, I know that we will never see each other again. You just didn’t mean it. You only said what you thought I wanted to hear.

I want to throw the ring away but at the same time I want to hold on to it for the memories. I’m torn. It’s one of those moments where staying hurts as much as leaving and I don’t know what to do. But the crazy thing is, I still want to see you even if it’s years from now. I’m still holding onto that hope even if it hurts.