I remember you
In your suit so proper
Employed as the principal
When I attended school
I remember you
Directing us to chop wood
To keep us warm in the winter
At our green three story house
I remember you
Overseeing the pool construction
Built only for your children’s enjoyment
Since I never saw you swim
I remember you
hugging our dog Sarge
Planting kisses on Mom
Dependent upon your mood
I remember you
making choices that affected
the dysfunctional way
I relate to men
I remember you
Pushing me to college
Best decision made
To ensure my secure future
I remember you
Traveling four hours to attend
my graduation with Luna and Jay
Cheering me on with pride
I remember you
Visiting me at hospital
Squeezing fifty bucks in my hand
In hopes you could buy my recovery
I remember you
Finding me a house
To buy when my marriage fell apart
And I had no where to go
I remember you
At the party turning seventy
Before your memory started failing
And your anxiety overwhelmed
I remember you
Nervous and needy
Vocalizing pain that only you
Felt in your head
I remember you
Being stalked by
Imaginary gnomes
Peace eluding you
I remember you
Moving into the home
Me realizing this was your last stop
Until you departed
I remember you
At my last visit
“Is that you Alicia?”
Before you told me to leave
I remember you
Hugging me when I departed
Grateful at that moment that you
Remembered me
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