Memory Lane

Walking to the Big Dam, I travel

Down memory's lane, and I revel

In the fun of yesterday.

Memories that won't go away.

A snake slithers by my feet;

This ghostly playground is now bittersweet.

What happened to all our fun?

And all the great things we'd done?

It isn't a story so tall,

It takes only a few words to tell all.

You see, my brothers have grown,

And all have left home.

I miss my boys.

The games, the teasing, the noise.

If I could go back, I would.

Oh, if only I could....

But these memories I'll treasure.

For I can, and I will - forever. ~ 1/1/14