Lock away your memories
In an antique box.
Like a fragile butterfly,
Like vulnerable silk…
Would you,
If you could?
Not to forget
The things that happened,
But to cherish them
Like you remember…
Would you,
If you could?
The little anecdotes and jokes,
The bitter stages from boy to man,
Growing up, growing older.
Through people you know,
Becoming the person
You are today…
Remembering tiny incidents,
Smiling about the big occasions.
A piece of yesterday
Living still today…
Would you,
If you could?
Now you can.
Please do
Whenever you want to…