elliptical movement of Mars’ orbit partially eclipsed the memories from view but Phobos Deimos shine bright tonight in the tight fold of marble arms across
Tag: memory
Crystalline Memory
we fell into memory like sea salt into soup pot crystalline structure losing integrity dissolving into warm liquid like the bath water you poured me
Trigger Finger
soft hand in velvet glove holding the still smoking gun that triggered me did not mean any harm and yet . . . the hole
Chained
silken strands and finely spun steel compose the knotted memory that holds you fast and taut close to my heart despite gentle tugs and pulls
One Year Ago Today: Altered Carbon
I pinned my phosphorus heart to the crisp linen sleeve of my mourning suit where all could see your initials carved deep no matter which
One Year Ago Today: Fault-y Memory
there was a time I longed only to hold your worn chambray shirt close to my nose breathe your lingering scent deep into my lungs
One Year Ago Today: Blanketed
I have learned to wear solitude quietly an old quilt draped over sharp shoulder blades engulfed in threadbare patches of memory that I worry with lonely fingertips
One Year Ago Today: Coffee Klatch
In memory of Lieselotte Porter 1925-2018 another empty chair another empty corner only resurrection assured this Easter morn are my ghosts who brokers the introductions?
#tbt Mementos
I keep you in a basket at the foot of my bed that I can grab quickly in case of fire or other emergency You
