The Reflection of Shadows: I Remember You (and...it's National Poetry Month!)

April is National Poetry Month!

Back in 1996 the Academy of American Poets decided poetry should have it's very own month- woo hoo! Each April, millions of people read, write, and teach poetry to help support the value of all things poetic. As a poet myself, I am thrilled. 

Now, let's get this poetry show on the road!

The Reflection of Shadows

A collection of moments

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I Remember You

I remember: jogging down the street.

And I remember: the way you looked at me.

I remember the dreams we used to share,

But what I can’t remember

Is why you went and where.

I remember: the way you lived your life.

And I remember: the crazy, funny nights.

I remember the way you wanted me,

But what I can’t remember

Is why I didn’t see.

I remember: you loving my red hair.

And I remember: the way you stopped to stare.

I remember your kisses on my hand,

But what I can’t remember

Is why I let it end.

I remember: the music that we shared.

And I remember: the chains you used to wear.

I remember the way you touched my heart,

But what I can’t remember

Is why we had to part.

I remember: buying you that shirt.

And I remember: how surprised you looked.

I remember it framed upon the wall,

But what I can’t remember

Is why they didn’t call.

I remember: the flowers that you brought.

And I remember: you in the parking lot.

I remember you spinning me around,

But what I can’t remember

Is why you put me down.

I remember: the first time I saw you.

And I remember: you looking at me too.

I remember the nicknames that we had,

But what I can’t remember

Is why I made you mad.

I remember: the outline of your hands.

And I remember: your house and all your land.

I remember your mom’s tears hitting ground,

But what I can’t remember

Is why I let you down.

I remember: too fresh and new and cold.

And I remember: the day that I was told.

I remember your headstone late at night,

But what I can’t remember

 Is why you had to die.