8 haikus about why i hate her now and why i still love you [10 years later]

parking lot and me.
flat tire. no answer. sunburn.
graduation day.

mall, shoes, and dresses.
left me here alone. again.
pain. hurt. anger. why me?

sea of gowns and caps.
diploma in hand. walk slow.
friend to enemy.

hard to avoid her.
turn the other cheek. smile now.
cameras and grins.

father and mother.
cousins. grandmother. and him.
he walks over slowly.

he reached out to me.
said, "i'm really proud of you."
breath of life returns.

when will i see him?
never again? maybe someday?
turn and go forward.

take the light and spark.
stoke the flame. ignite and glow.
thank you. gratitude.