Happy 2011

--
Rows of photographs
& candles on the shelf –

clinging onto memories



…and life goes by


When the pictures disappear
and the candles are blown out,
when I can no longer hear
the song of your voice -
you will truly be lost

But as long as I can still remember -
you LIVE

And the tears that come
are hot and cruel –
but not as cruel
as the slow tide of
forgetfulness,
taking away everything but
the knowledge that you’re
no longer here

Time – the greatest thief of them all
--

In memory of Martin Kolar, died 27th December 2006