Tracing memory

Tracing memory

Why try and trace the trajectory of a firefly?
Plot a graph of a relationship
As transitory as thought
Transient as us
Flickering, flaring , fading
Embers of memory
Why try to hold , evaluate, grade
Glint of golden shimmer
Evanescent

Except for those points ,
That is cemented in love
That leads us to love

What do we gain , tracing disintegrating plots
Of disappearing feeling
Over time ?
Except for those moments
Tacked into our hearts
By love

--shubha

Guardian of my memory

Guardian of my memory

As I leave you today,
Listen a minute to what is left to say,
I am sorry I cannot walk the next bend in form and flesh,
But in your heart I will live with you, through every joy and test,
Weep for the loss, if you must,
But remember I leave you our memories in sacred trust,
That the children may know me anew,
And while our memories may now, be bittersweet to you,
Let them know me,at my joyous best,too,
And I shall watch them blossom through you.

--shubha