~ Memories Are Forever ~

Days of laughter always seem to end
Yet we do not worry, as they will return again

Days of sorrow break the peace of life
This pain will fade away, though not overnight

Tears of laughter dry from our eyes
As clouds disappear from bright summer skies

Good times and bad, whatever we know as the norm
Fade into memories, like a summer storm

Times of joy when a child totters on a first walk
The sound of their voices, when they learn to talk

The silly arguments, that at the time seem severe
When little things so easily bring us to tears

All of these seem to fade into the past
Times though so different, can never last

Memories are forever so we don't forget
The good times and the bad, all make us better yet

Gary Salter ©25/05/05