pearl necklace
still in the box
my Grandma’s

chipped tea cup
grandma’s collection
priceless possession

cheerleader written in RED
now pink from age
my favorite t-shirt

summer day
dusty record player
still works

top quarter champion

top half champion

bottom quarter champion

photos and cards
cover the piano
out of tune

oak kitchen table
dented and scratched
memories made

summer breeze
rattling gutter pipes
rusted

in the autumn evening
the same dream
over and over

top half champion

champion

bottom half champion

repeated—
stories from grandpa
never get old

winter day
brings old stories
from grandma

snow covered bridge
sound of creaking
coyote howling

halloween night
the wooden barn
scares the children

top quarter champion

bottom half champion

bottom quarter champion

worn out—
my son and his blanket
lights out

snowy evening
beautiful lights
our Christmas tree

first loose tooth
proud smile
waiting for the tooth fairy

reflection in the mirror
trying on glasses he sees
a little daddy