Shape Shifters

Moulder Into Dust` Life is made from memories One tiny memory at a time Scattered about like fallen leaves In the woodlands of one’s mind Tho’ gathered up and stored away Put in all their proper places Some become a bit worn and frayed Like well used antique laces The beauty of a leaf was ne’er meant to last But to moulder into dust Time’s a thief who preys ‘pon the past Whose virtues lack that of trust We make of memories what we desire We shape them to our pleasure We bank or feed our memorie’s fire Then enjoy them at our leisure And after time...stored in our mind like leaves ‘neath the snow memories age like fine red wine Take root anew...And slowly start to grow Our memories tend to twist and bend like leaves upon the tree Shape shifters at the very end ...Into what we wish them to be...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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