Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Emory

We remember names
if we forget faces
the sounds of crying
echo past the tissues
strewn over the living room
and wadded up in shame
beneath the cushions.
 
We remember names
fall deep into the trap
of repetition
so we stay sane
a minute longer.
 
 

14 comments:

  1. Thank you for sharing his memory & name ~

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  2. This is very good.

    Thank you for that excellent review you left for my book! I really appreciate that :)

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  3. Yes..so important to remember that everyone has a name and being..a presence..even if they appear to be on the margins..there is a beautiful boldness behind your words and image..

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  4. What a beautiful and amazing tribute. Thank you for sharing my friend.

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  5. A special tribute to Emory,,,,your words strike a chord in me,,, so many are lost without anyone knowing their names,,,Emory isn't one of them,,,

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  6. Thanks for doing the tribute for this person.

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    1. You're welcome, Robert. It's very important people know.

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