Locus

Do you know that when objects approach a black hole they appear to slow down?

Without exception, 
when in contact, 
time dilates.

We vanished 
at the event horizon 
when you said "I love you."

I was speechless, 
it was real. 
Part of me hated 
that I forced it out of you.
 
And for that, 
I am nonplussed
—out of character
—and suffer 

not remembering the date.
I'm sorry for my lackluster 

response.