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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Remember

I remember little things--
a little hand in mine
a little toy truck mired in dirt
little overalls coated in mud
little gloves hung to dry by the fire
a little boy, held in memory,
held in my heart
by little things.

12 comments:

  1. Oh how tender and heartfelt. I can just picture that little boy.

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  2. Granny-Sue -- I felt the sadness in your beautiful poem -- barbara

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  3. We always remember the little things
    that our children did. I love to go back and remember. It brightens my day.

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  4. Barbara,I thought you might. Thank you all for your comments.

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  5. I love the poem,Susanna. With three boys, I have a lot of the same memories.

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  6. Keep celebrating his life and keeping the memories. A beautiful poem and tribute.

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  7. The little things are always the best.......
    ;)

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  8. I will, Granny Kate. Anniversary date is coming up, so I'm preparing for that. Keep me in your thoughts.

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  9. [quick hug of understanding and sympathy]
    --Mario

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  10. lovely, lonely poem. So many milestones to get by in the first year. Am sending all my energy and prayers to help you through the anniversary and the second hardest year . . .

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