I Remember (A Smile) Poem by Tiger Lily Love

I remember the world
Lying in pieces at my feet
I remember being stronger than this
Yet I'm ready to admit defeat

I remember a simpler time
When I knew heaven from hell
Before my vision was blurred
And my soul I was willing to sell

I remember when the ground opened
And threatened to swallow me alive
I reached out my hand
But you didn't grasp it
You stepped back
And watched me die

I remember learning the truth
Like a hot shower going
It was the bitter disappointment
of finding lead
When I was looking for gold

Like flashes of light
It all comes back
Every once in a while
Yes I can remember it all
But somehow
I do so with a smile