Time and Tide - "Memorial"

Oh, Mother,

where are you?

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Your hair always felt like a blanket

that I could hide under when it stormed. Your eyes

were the color of maple leaves

blooming strong in the fall months. And

your ears were those of someone

who listened.

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You were always there

when Dad was away,

working long hours at the space center. We cuddled:

you, me, and the dog–

don’t you remember? Our hearts

were one, and the dog’s fluffy fur

kept us warm.

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We played

at the valley, buried ourselves

in its lush green,

and let the birds

speak to us:

“We will never

be separated.”

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I was not yet thirteen

but the doc said

it’s spread to your heart, time to say

goodbye. You told me

to be strong, but

I do not feel strong. How

do I get this disdainful taste

out of my mouth?

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This was

my fault, and,

and

I’m sorry.

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You used to say

that no matter how hard things get,

no matter how much blood

is shed,

“You will

rise.”

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