Life Goes On by C.J. Heck

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Life Goes On

memories are like
a child’s jack-in-the-box,
bound to pop up
when we least expect them

when they do,
sometimes we cry
sometimes we smile
sometimes we heave a sigh
but it’s okay

they simply look for validation
and we must give them that

only then will they
diminish in size
so we can put them back,
close the lid with care,
… and life goes on.

C.J. Heck

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Shannon Chapel (12/28/2005 6:24:00 PM)
How true this is! Sometimes I find that certain smells will trigger a memory - and not always good ones. The smell of someone's shampoo once reminded me of a very unpleasant ex I had. However, the furniture polish my friend uses reminds me of grandma's house and the cream puffs and hot cocoa she used to make for us. And they always seem to pop up when you least expect them to - at night when you're just about to drift off to sleep......Mean Gene from 5th grade! What the heck! ? lol Where'd you come from! ? lol

Shannon

Rusty Daily (12/17/2005 3:10:00 PM)
Your family is blessed with you and your wisdom.

Rusty

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