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I remember you holding me in your arms
Rocking me gently while singing lullabies

I remember when you lived a short walk away
Relatives were local and get-togethers were the norm
I remember your amazing purple mohair sweater
You knit exquisitely and wore so gracefully

I remember your scented creams and signature ring
I never grew tired of holding your hand
And telling you how much I loved you

I remember watching in awe your bedtime routine 
As you meticulously undid your braided coif
Dropping your soft wavy hair to your waist

I remember you never missed Sunday mass
And held on to that glow throughout the week
You knew about plants with their healing powers
Neighbors came to you for answers and advice

I remember how you would scrape savings for travel
Always working in visits to friends who had moved away

I remember the aroma of the pies you baked
After tireless hours of quilting, sewing, weaving
Embroidery, knitting, crocheting, and whatever else

I remember there was nothing you couldn’t do
You started tutoring me when I was three
And probably earlier as I was eager to learn
It was my favorite form of play

I remember hearing your schoolhouse stories
I’d picture a little house in a field and your teacher attire
Your turn-of-the-century class full of kids
Then I’d let you continue teaching me to read, write and count
Though I wasn’t yet of school age

I remember being uprooted and moving to the country
Leaving city life and you behind

I remember how good life was when I had you
To turn to for support and guidance
Or just for your warm bountiful embrace

I remember getting that gut wrenching feeling 
That bitter call in the middle of the day
As I was told the crushing news
I would never again see, touch or hold you
How can I not remember
The inconsolable devastation that never dimmed



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~ALWAYS WITH ME~ 2020

AP: 1st place 2020

Submitted on September 26, 2017 for contest LOVE FOR MOVIE SCREEN sponsored by SILENT ONE - RANKED 2ND
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