Fallen memories

Lay scattered on the barren floor

Moments of glee and anger

Sadness and disgust

Is all that remains of a life once lived

 

Many things are forgotten

Like Autumn leaves

Being swept away by the wind

Everblowing into the depths of the past

Disappearing into an untouchable space

 

Wish not for the fading to end

For staying brings only

Emptiness and hurt

Love and longing

And an aching hole that cannot be filled

 

Instead

Bask in the rays of the now

And the promise of tomorrow

Sway to the rhythm of an upbeat song

Feel the sunshine beat on your back

Take hold of your own hand

And walk along the winding, bumpy path

Of a life to be well-lived