Ram Meris

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Ram Meris

Response Piece to Edith Tiempo’s “Bonsai”

All that I wish to forget but recall again is kept in a metal box Or in a fancy silver frame Or in my hand stitched wallet.

All that I loved? Why, yes, but just for a momentAnd, sadly, not for eternity. A few other reminders: The plane tickets to our honeymoon, The withered bouquet in a crystal vase, A picture of our three-layer cake, even Our joint bank account statements.

It’s utter curation, How memories punish Moment to moment To scale the past down To a flash of recollection

Till sweetness turned pain From human frailty When life and love seemed real The things you hope To run away from Are bitter reminiscences.

Ram Meris currently studies at De La Salle University Manila.