Memory's Shadow
Memory’s Shadow
by Odin Roark
There was a time
She’d float beside him
Their footsteps in sync
Their heartbeats in unison
Even at midnight
Central Park imbued their love
With colors and honeysuckle fragrance
Lake’s shimmering moon-mirror
Sending ripples through enjoined hands
But oh the face
She knew not a grimace
Nor any sadness
Her smile
Hope’s subtlety
Passion’s caretaker
Time passed
Clouded skies
Like cataracts of mind
Faded that lovely face
Their fantasy stroll
Became but silhouette
And still…
A bench remained
To sit
Dream
Listen to each other’s breath
While rustling leaves
Drifted away
Seasons passed
Strolls became nurse-chaperoned
Movement by wheelchair
Breath by oxy-caddy
His bench still stands
Warm to the touch
His nurse always stops for him to listen
As memory’s shadow whispers
“May I hold your hand?”
Copyright © Odin Roark | Year Posted 2014
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