The Persistence of Memory

How suddenly memories come to us, and what a gift they are. A reblog by Steve Deutsch from Drabble.

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And there it is,

something sweet

from who knows where—

an arrival as unexpected

as finding,

upon your doorstep,

something old and dear

you never knew you’d lost.

8 thoughts on “The Persistence of Memory”

John Ziegler says:

July 2, 2017 at 2:40 pm

Ah, yes.

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1. sarahrussellpoetry says:
  
  July 2, 2017 at 4:10 pm
  
  Indeed. 🙂
  
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stevieslaw says:

July 2, 2017 at 3:27 pm

Thanks for posting, Sarah.

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1. sarahrussellpoetry says:
  
  July 2, 2017 at 4:11 pm
  
  You’re welcome. Great write, Steve.
  
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ksbeth says:

July 2, 2017 at 4:29 pm

yes, and what a powerful punch they pack. nice poem, steve –

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1. stevieslaw says:
  
  July 2, 2017 at 7:45 pm
  
  Thank you.
  
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jerennazuto says:

July 3, 2017 at 3:09 am

Beautiful poem!

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1. sarahrussellpoetry says:
  
  July 3, 2017 at 4:09 am
  
  Thanks, Jeren. I thought so too.
  
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