memories crowd the stage of my heart-theater
the actors all dead
but for me
tears for them come unexpectedly
like gulls suddenly swooping
a perfect sand dollar found
a sudden rainstorm
i hear mom’s voice:
“buck up and carry on”
memories play in my heart-theater
the actors all dead
but for me
tears for them come unexpectedly
singing songs long forgotten
making family recipes
an old movie
i hear dad’s voice
“you can do this”
memories sweep through my heart-theater
the actors all dead
but for me
tears for them come unexpectedly
like a made-up kids’ language
stepping on a toy
a bicycle crash
i hear steve’s voice
“can you help me, boj?”
memories crowd the stage of my heart-theater
the actors all dead
but for me
.but.
joy from them comes unendingly
thriving in my heart-theater
their voices all trumpets
and whispers and hugs
@ 2018 Glover Gardens
