write it down. poems and stories.

I Remember

I remember seeing light for the first time.
I remember how my mama's smile made me feel.
I remember how happy they were when I said mama and papa.
I remember how much I wailed when I couldn't see them anymore.
I remember the joy I felt when they came back.
I remember the first time i felt pain.
I remember how mama made it go away.
I remember my first steps, going too fast.
I remember my first dream.
I remember my dream to stay with mama and papa forever.
I remember my first nightmare, that mama went away.
I remember losing sight of her, and not knowing where to go.
I remember how the shadows grew, as my cries shrank.
I remember that just as they got too me, mama's smile made them go away.
I remember the teddy bear that never left my side.
I remember how alone I felt when it disappeared.
I remember when papa came and helped me find it.
I remember the puppy that slept in my bed.
I remember how she played in the woods, and I would follow.
I remember losing sight of her, and not knowing where to go.
I remember the shadows, with no mama too make them go away.
I remember the puppy darting past, and following her home.
I remember the neighbor girl who wanted to play.
I remember the first day of school.
I remember the neighbor girl walking up to me at recess.
I remember her kissing my cheek and running away.
I remember chasing her, thinking it was a game.
I remember losing sight of her, and not knowing where to go.
I remember the boy who pushed her over.
I remember how my hand hurt when I hit him.
I remember the teacher yelling.
I remember my smile when the neighbor kissed me again.
I remember that we forget these things.
I remember that we all forget.