The drinks bring back
the memories
the ones gone
spirits
escaped
this earthly realm
pictures adorn
shelves
fathers
grandmother
the sweet smiles
the kind words
the laugh
enjoyment of life
have some food
a glass of wine
look a flower
a bird
a tree
with fruit
a game to play
a joke
memories
of living
recall
those we love
blessings
and prayers
for safe journey
onward
as they
sit in stars
watch us now
proud
content
at peace
memories
of those we’ve loved
and gone now
on this fall
day
when the worlds
are closer
hear a whispered word
feel a gentle hug
a fleeting kiss
a murmured word of support
in the
memories.