“A Reason for Pockets”




When it comes time to say “goodbye.” please know I won’t be sad
because I’ll carry with me all the wonderful times we’ve had.

I’ll carry in my pockets all the laughter that we’ve shared,
The memories of treasured times and intricate dreams we dared.

I’ll store away the sights, the smells, and richness of those sounds,
The hugs and kisses we’ve exchanged and tenderness we found.

I’ll hoard the smiles, the sadness, and the tribulations, too,
The growing years survived by us and troubles that ensued.

We lived and learned together and lived to tell the tale
With some surprising successes and some colossal fails.

I’ll carry with me your countenance, and the smile upon your face,
The comfort I’ve experienced, while wrapped in your embrace.

I’ll wrap those riches carefully to prevent them from all harm,
And bear them on my journey, so as to be my lucky charm.

So, you’ll know just where to find me when your days on Earth are spent,
And we share what is in our pockets to our soulful hearts’ content.



By: Jb Pearce
Written/copyright: 02/20/16