that huddle ’round me
soft and gentle
some dim
some vivid
through all my days
and all my nights
though you are gone
left much too soon
just in your springtime
you are here
quiet in my memories
I like
that you are still with me
in my heart
this recall is such sweet ache
other memories
from quite near
and far into the past
drift forward
mingled rich
through the years
their embrace
is soothing
warm as the sun
memories of others
I’ve been blessed to love
a tender tear
for every one
the places
this 6’ frame has been
the wonders
these hazel eyes have seen
the joys
that painted me
so brightly
the sorrows
that taught me
the depth of life
in these memories
there is a sweetness
it holds my heart
tempered
by just a touch
of soft regret
that at times
bowed this silvered head
my heart is full
my spirit calm
a peaceful surrender
to fate’s embrace
that precious
unfurled strand
from there to here
from then to now
would that these memories
never end
but soon
the flames of recall
will falter
as the lingering embers die
it’s then I’m prayer
when I am called
among the memories
would that I be
carried away
in stillness
delivered off
in sleep
forever wrapped
in all it is
I am
I am my memories
~ ~ ~
rob kistner © 2020
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