A Memory Came Knocking
A memory came knocking
On the forbidden door
I had Locked it far away
Reliving it no more
A memory came knocking
Musing in my head
Rambling on, it did not stop
So I wrote it down instead
A memory was angry
Living in my head
Vexed and tumultuous
It got me out of bed
The room was filled with anger
Curse words, fists, and fear
My mother and my siblings
Abuse and full of tear
A memory came knocking
It took me back to school
My sadness overwhelming
I acted like a fool
A memory came knocking
It left with it some dust
At seventeen I had given up
And started to self-destruct
A memory came knocking
The drink, the weed, and drugs
All I was really searching for
Were love, some care, and hugs
A memory came knocking
Surprised it was to see
How life became my vice,
How it took care of me
A memory came knocking
My mind now strong and sound
Remembering with gratitude
The love which I had found
A memory came knocking
I saw your lovely face
My heart was never happier
It has now found its place.
A memory came knocking
It found me on a beach
Sipping a mojito with my " cockroach"
Enjoying the Mexican heat
No memory could hurt me
I bolted back that door
A peacefulness transcended
I had gotten to the core
The angry memory
Never returned
It met with its demise
The damage it has left behind
My youth has paid the price
A memory came knocking
I took it by the hand
And slowly all the memories
Started to disband
A memory came knocking
Retired it had found me
Sitting on my swing
With a brandy and a good cigar
The birds began to sing.
A memory came knocking
Willing me to write
A battle to be fought
I took my pen to hand
and off we went to war!
Copyright © Klio Tsitsikroni | Year Posted 2017
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