memories
for carl & ellie.
what was it like being a child, when you could live through imagination and wonder?
i don’t remember.
what was it like being young and reckless, when the world was at your fingertips and the night never ended?
i don’t remember.
what was it like getting your first job and complaining about the money and the commute?
i don’t remember.
what was is like meeting them and knowing in your heart you just had to spend the rest of your life with this person?
i don’t remember.
what was it like having a family and seeing your childrens dreams come true?
i don’t remember.
what was it like retiring, growing old with your love and watching your children have children of their own?
i don’t remember.
why don’t you remember?
it hurts to remember.