memory casket
You’ve become so small now
So folded hidden fumbled within
Sins washed away
Memories and touches erased from public spaces
And sometimes I like to open you up
And let you out
Remnants of your substance travelling away
Visible nonetheless
The trust of a troubled mind
Hiding behind the face
Still inside mine
Fine lines painted over after you left
Echos with every sound we try to utter
You’ve become so small now
In the palm of my hand
Would you stay until I could bear to let go
Would you stay forever perhaps
-D.