In a quaint little diner, he sat all alone
A single piece of chicken on his plate was shown
Memories flooded back from five years ago
When life was different, and the days moved slow

He remembered the laughter, the love that once thrived
But then came the darkness and the tears that arrived
A single piece of chicken, a symbol of the past
Reminding him of a love that didn't last

But he picked up his fork, and he took a bite
Tasting the flavors, savoring the night
For though time had passed, and the pain was still there
He knew he was stronger, and life was still fair

So he finished his meal, paid his bill with a sigh
And walked out into the night, under the starlit sky
A single piece of chicken, a memory to hold dear
As he walked away, leaving behind the fear.