It's not going
to be found
in a stack of books
you leave him,
no matter how carefully
you choose them.
No,
the real legacy,
his true inheritance
will come from
memories
you'll make,
the part of you
left behind
in the cluttered
emotional attic
of another.
Yes, yes. Truth! And beautiful, too.
ReplyDeleteI love this --- especially the last five lines.
ReplyDeleteEloquently expressed.
ReplyDeleteLove this one :)
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely potent!
ReplyDeleteDirectly stated, truth
ReplyDeleteMuch love...
I really enjoyed this one ;)
ReplyDeleteThose attics - too cluttered in the end. Excellent metaphor
ReplyDeleteYes, absolutely so, and a truth worth telling.
ReplyDeleteso well written, beautifully penned with feeling
ReplyDeleteSolemn and emotional, a great piece.
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