Mugshots, Obituaries, Major Awards

I remember when 

we were all bright

and smiles extended

past endless summer sky

I remember aspirations 

long since forgotten

a look in our eyes 

now unrecognizable 

We’ll always cling to 

these memories 

sweetened by time or 

made bitter in hindsight

for nothing is as good or true

as you remember it- 

but it’s how you remember it

If I could go back

I wouldn’t -

for what I’ve endured

I don’t wish to again