day 9

prompt - memory

the scream

memory
the greatest gift
the most terrible...
memories of boundless joy
and unbearable pain
beyond our control
biding time
memory waits!

i remember my first born
my colicky baby
we had waited...
six long years for her
visions of pink and white
sweet baby smell
new born innocence
hah!

i remember the reality
the dirty nappy shock
no sleep ...
most of all i remember
pacing up and down
jiggling my first born
rocking her, singing soft
singing loud!

i remember colic
will i ever forget
a screaming infant...
obviously in pain
nothing to do but comfort
and wait it out
i walked, i waited
i muttered!

i remember that baby face
red with pain and rage
i peer down...
time's ever moving corridor
i watch her grow, mature
i see her tragedies
and her triumphs
my daughter

remembering is never having to forget ...

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