dusk slowly advances
the chill of night begins to settle
all the dreams have gone to bed
I sit quiet
at peace in this stillness
close by this fire
soothed by its crackling glow
warmed by the memories
that huddle ’round me
you are here
quiet in my memories
I like that you are still
with me in my heart
this recall is a sweet ache
other memories come
from near and far
into the past
they drift forward
through the years
to visit gently
one by one
memories of others
I’ve been blessed to love
a tender tear for every one
there is a sweetness fills the air
just a touch of soft regret
my heart is full
my spirit calm
a peaceful surrender
to fate’s embrace
would that this evening never end
but soon the flames will falter
as the lingering embers die
as darkness blankets my chamber
I pray
when I am called among the memories
would that I be carried away
in stillness
in sleep
rob kistner © 2019