Don't Want To Forget

As someone who feels compelled to take notes,

these words rattle me. 

I remember being a much younger version of myself,

living in Florida and my mom was coming to visit.

I am in the airport at the gate (it was that long ago)

awaiting her appearance with our new video camera

poised to capture the moment.

I got the shot, but as I lowered the camera,

I realized with dismay that I missed the moment.

I can still remember that feeling.

I got the shot but wasn't "there" to wrap her in a hug.

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE photographs.

They are balm to my spirit when I'm missing

my girls and my grands and my mom.

I'm now realizing it's not the 2 dimensional photo

but the body felt memory and love that stirs me.

It's all good but it bears thinking about...

and drinking in the feeling!

kastilwell

PS:  What are you doing that you don't want to forget?