Ode to Remembrance

The recollection of a dying human.

Turn your neck to see the path behind

As it stretches beyond sight, ruggedly twisting on

Each bump a memory, fading until gone

But the calm swathes remain to remind

You of the good moments, filled with mirth

A remembrance of the good upon this Earth

Turning to face ahead, the memories stay with you

Painting the sky once more blue

You take a step forward, good thoughts in tow

Another step into the snow

It falls now in sheets, yet you don't feel fright

As your memoirs console you, and you fade into white.