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Memory

All these years and it's changed so much

By Ria Published 5 years ago 1 min read

(I wrote this for my grandparents. I saw them again after not seeing them for about 6 years.)

If memory served correctly

He stood tall

like California Redwoods

His voice boomed like thunder

Seeing him now after all these years

A limp in his step

His hands and voice tremor

like unsteady chairs and end tables

If memory served correctly

She was firm in grip

Held us together

Her cooking had soul

and her words held heart

Emotionally she was indestructible

Now she trembles

Eyes water with loud voices

Cracked in more ways than one

Far from their children

Distance is a constant pain

Both of them

Not what memory served

sad poetry

About the Creator

Ria

An aspiring writer- My first time being a open book.

My poetry is emotionally driven and my short stories are widely inspired. I hope you find something in my collection that tickles your fancy. Thank you.

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