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Remembering You

January 10, 2013 By Talya Tate Boerner 7 Comments

I remember you in vibrant
twelve year old eyes, hidden 
behind a curtain of silk, never
quite long or straight
enough. Giggling, singing,
mad at the world. Call me
maybe? Leave.Me.Alone.
I remember you
in soulful eyes, dark and fervent, 
connecting the dots
with a humorous twist. Studious
yet playful, I believe I can fly.
I remember you in determined
eyes, brilliant and focused, mature
beyond your days. 
I could have done better. I will
do better. Oh the places I’ll go.
Watch and see.
I remember you
in conflicted eyes,
knowing, harried,
busy kids, busy work.
Here there everywhere.
How will I get through the day?
I remember you through
future eyes, steadfast,
amusing,
occasionally forgetful.
 My most devoted
fan. How did it get so late so soon?
Sometimes I can’t remember you at all.
talya
No Such Thing, John Mayer

Filed Under: Family, Life Tagged With: BAT, growing up, Tate, Taylor Sandquist

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  1. Anonymous says

    January 10, 2013 at 8:39 am

    This was simply beautiful. Stirred my memories back through the years. B

    Reply
  2. deborah says

    January 10, 2013 at 9:57 am

    As I said, your writings so frequently touch me!

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      January 11, 2013 at 6:33 am

      ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Colene says

    January 10, 2013 at 11:50 am

    Eloquent!

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      January 11, 2013 at 6:32 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Robin Loyd says

    January 11, 2013 at 5:32 am

    This is a beautiful poem.

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      January 11, 2013 at 6:32 am

      Thanks Robin:)

      Reply

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Hi! I'm Talya Tate Boerner. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

THE ACCIDENTAL SALVATION OF GRACIE LEE (2016)

GENE, EVERYWHERE: a life-changing visit from my father-in-law (2020)

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