[JustAmy]

3-1-05
Graphic by MamaBear

The Memory Box

It is just inside
the attic door
a memory box
sits on the floor

I steal away
to take a break
go through the box
for memories' sake

A pair of shoes
from baby, Dawn
a pair that Sandra
left toothmarks on

Two faded dresses
and sun bonnets
hand-made cards
with Mother's Day sonnets

My eyes mist
when an envelope breaks -
sixteen candles
from my birthday cake

A yellowed yearbook
from high school days
its pages worn
with dampness and age

A toy train, a pink
teddy bear ...

I saved them all
with special care
with hope, someday
by their attic door
a memory box
will sit on the floor.

Deborah Russell, © 1981

[JustAmy]

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you for the lovely poem and graphic!

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Tuesday!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Morning, (((((Cutie))))))

Cold and windy here. : (

A hug from my Sis would be oh soooo warming. : )