Considerations--By Joann Grisetti--United States

Considerations

the laughter and joys of childhood,
ancient and distantly met
what does it take to remember?
what does it take to forget?

all of the trials of childhood
become lamented regrets.
how long before I remember?
how long before I forget?

little hands searching for safety
tiny lungs grasping for air
when can I never remember?
when can I ever forget?

small bare feet running and running
asea in deception’s lair
where does one go to remember?
where does one go to forget?

Joann Grisetti has been writing for 45 years. She is a retired teacher from Florida. She receives encouragement from her daughter and has recently enrolled in a creative writing workshop. She is a member of Poetry Soup. You can read more of her poetry there.