I Remember You

I always new I'd grow up and look back
To the times that were mine, all mine
I've been living my life as if I'm writing my story
Every moment, every second, 
There is something to tell
Something to write down 
For the world to know about me
I realize, more so, the stories are for me
To embrace life and keep my memories alive
Because at some point, when I was a girl, 
I learned about death, 
How there is no turning back
It's inevitable and permanent







Today I listened to a song from long ago
A song that touched my soul 
When I dreamed of my first crush
Now the moment in time is more
Than just a crush, it is the song,
"I will remember you" by Skid Row
I now think of my brother because
Death swallowed him up and
Took him away, forever

My first crush was his best friend
Now it's no longer about just him
I see them both in my kaleidoscope
Wishing I could hang out, just to be close 
Now I wish I could jump into his Cutlass and
Bring him back and make the memory last

So here I am, thinking of these words and how
They connect me to him, 
Bringing him back to life for just one moment

"I paint a picture of the days gone by
When love went blind and you would make me see"

"We spent the summer with the top rolled down
Wished ever after would be like this"

"Woke up to the sound of pouring rain
Washed away I dream of you"

"Nothing else could ever take you away
Through the sleepless nights and every endless day"

"I'd want to hear you say, I remember you"

I miss you brother,
Your memory is forever placed in my story
May the Lord give me courage to bring you back to life
Again and again and again