Poems and Other Short Meaningful Stories

Remember Me Like This

You should remember me like this.

I have a black trifold Harley Davidson wallet beaten up but in great condition

worn down smooth and I am so proud of that thing because it was the first

truly manly thing I owned and if I've learned anything it's that

a man is judged by the quality of his wallet.

I can listen to music like taylor swift and one republic for hours,

but most of the time I love speeding down a highway--with friends or myself--blasting filthy pop music, laughing at the thought that anyone would even try to have this much fun.

You should remember me like this.

I care a lot about my work even if the job is shit I still wanted to be respected

and a hard day of work sung harmoniously in my bones because

I have never been one to shy away from work even if I am in pain most

of the time.

I play a careful game of cover up and want people to think that I am

sensitive and soft and innocent.

But I can kick the shit out of anyone who threatens you or me. I would fight 10x harder if it is you.

You should remember me like this.

I love fall because it is the right temperature for me where I'm not too hot

or too cold and I can breathe much better than any other time of year and I love leaves falling and chances to go walking in pumpkin groves and bonfires and hot chocolate.

The older I get, the less of a sweet tooth I have.

I have a temper like the devil that's quenched with my waterfall tears.

But I hug like an angel.

You should remember me like this.

I want to hug most people I meet because I am by nature a very affectionate person

and I love physical affection, enjoy holding hands with anyone, having my

hand held, my hair pet and smoothed, and I can't ever find the exact words.

When I was a little girl I used to listen to country singers and now that I'm a young man

I try to look like a country boy.

I love kisses and sweaters and driving with the windows down.

You should remember me like this.

I have a mouth on me. I can mouth off to anyone and everyone and no one is ever spared my stupid tongue. But man, do I have some gorgeous kissable, thick, full and pouty lips. I win many arguments with those lips.

I do most of my best work at 2am, tired and hungry.

I am bad at standardized tests.

I can't memorize information for shit.

You should remember me like this

Anywhere I work, managers like to direct older customers to me because I am patient and kind and polite and stay with them until they are finished purchasing.

My favorite pair of jeans were ones I bought for $6 at the thrift store and they hung in just the right way.

I am stubborn as shit.

And obnoxious.

You should remember me like this.

Strong.

Young.

Healthy.

Laughing.

Smirking.

Grinning.

Please.

Remember me like this.