Memories Shared
I see you
And remember you
As a daffodil
Upright and uncertain
In crinkly yellow
Planted alongside other sweet faces
Innocence and fancy dress
Wide-eyed, fresh
Slight and bright as a feather
Nevertheless a fearful daffodil
I see you in your first job
A bit stiff
A clean shirt
Polished shoes
Upright and uncertain
Lighter and brighter than most
Expectant, hopeful and alert
Full of potential
I remember you
As a parent
Husband, wife, lover
Grandparent
Listening and relating
Loving and patient
Tending the garden
Potting seedlings
Planting bulbs
Daffodils of course
Thoughtful and kind
Always upright
Always true
Forever honourable
Forever part of our lives
Now you are with us
And no longer with us
And you are still
The most beautiful
Daffodil in the garden