lest you forget

for A. & C.

Lest you forget
One day, perhaps
amidst the dullness, in the dregs
you may forget
that first soft brush
of fingertips, of lips
the thrill of that delicious kiss

So savour now the memory, that time
when you could barely breathe
so full of love
were you, so free

Never let it slip away
but choose to honour and respect
so all your days to have, to hold, to love
and cherish, cuddle, caress

Don't build up walls, don't turn your backs
but bridge the gaps and mend
the rips, the tears, the cracks
and wipe the cheeks and dry the eyes and
always ask the reasons why

Remember the promise
that you made
without regret, without remiss
remember the touch
of fingertips, of lips
Lest you forget.

Julia Hendrik
January 20, 2010

Congratulations to my baby brother and his new wife.
Today is their long-awaited, much-anticipated wedding day.

IWALY.