I Forget … I Remember

© By Kathy Armijo

The older I get

The more I forget

I forget my misery

I forget about being pushy

I forget to look over my shoulder

I forget to take the road that is safer

I forget that the clock is running out

I forget that my life has had many strikeouts

I forget why I got angry with you

I forget why I was blue

I forget that I was once a smaller size

I try to forget that I now have thunder thighs

I forget about that THE job got away

I forget which day is payday

Thankfully, I remember the joy you bring

You make my heart sing

I remember our first kiss

Never had I felt such bliss

I remember my first prom

I could have danced until dawn

I remember that family comes first

For me, this is a constant thirst

I remember to keep my word

It becomes stronger as I’ve matured

I remember outings on the river

I remember planning for our future

I forget my troubles and woes

I remember that I have enjoyed all of life’s sideshows