Recall

 

Pinned to my mind’s toolbar,

Waiting to be put to good use.

Reliable in times of need,

Ever faithful, loyal friends.

 

Kept apart from those I dread,

Who will remain compartmentalized.

Padlocked away in rusty boxes,

Keys long since disappeared.

 

Helping me sleep at night,

Guiding the brain toward peace.

Fending off daylight’s doldrums,

An escape from gnawing reality.

 

Precious memories stand up,

Defeating time’s inevitable march.

Protecting them at all cost,

I fear losing them would be fatal.