Hello Memory

I did see you last night,

first time I

… and I always wondered if we would,

when the time arose,

to know,

to wonder,

to have an opportunity to say hello.

It has been so many years,

to suddenly see you there,

leaning a shoulder into dad,

elderly,

wise and beautiful,

I stopped everything in my way,

found a clear path to kneel nearby,

I became excited to bring you to my party,

wanted to hold your arm, steady you …

I turned around to survey the room,

and when I returned,

I realized the dream though brief so kind.