Remembrance
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We can do nothing with what has gone before, except forget or mis-replay. Perhaps embellish to make things better, or temper with hope what we had engaged: That thing which caused such disarray. But what of that which has yet to be. Those things ahead of now. Future’s memories inside our heads as we disconnect. ( Even when fearing the worst we expect the best ) Relying on hope, desires and fantasies. Is there some way for us to manipulate downstream the progression of this river of moment, expectation. Do we want to reveal the yearned for thrill or are all future memories unfathomable. Solid as fate, unknowable, immutable.
Dublin. May 2024. Nikon d750
They will forget
Because they said they never would,
they will forget because they are too busy…
they will forget because they have friends that they care more about.
They will forget
because we are no longer important in their life
As time moves on… they forget us because we are too old, we’re not fun anymore.
They will forget us one last time when we are dead and gone.
But we will never forget. That little hand that grabbed our fingers before they could speak, or when the first words came out of their month, or when they stood up and walked.
Or the time we dropped them off at pre school that sad look on their face. Or when we picked them up that look of joy and excitement.
We will never forget . When you started school and learned to read. When you started playing sports we came to every event. We were your biggest most loyal fans. We loved you more than the definition of love could ever be imagined.
Our love was enduring, endless, and stood the test of time. Our love would be with you long after we are gone. With every breath on this earth we never forgot you, we always were thinking about you hoping you were safe and happy. All we ever wanted was for you to remember just a little
…some way for us to manipulate downstream the progression of this river of moment, - ah !! Yes 🙌