Remember

I have him etched inside my heart, rough markings engraved in rock
I latched it in a plastic box and wrapped it tight in iron locks
With great passion I kissed it goodbye and proceeded to thrust it out at sea
In hopes someday he'd come across it and maybe remember me
His face was chiseled kindly, every crack and crevice crafted to care
Every dimple drawn diligently, it made sure he was always there
And I folded him up beneath my thumb, pressing down his memory
So should he find it someday, he could stop and remember me
I recorded every moment, trapped his honey voice inside my head
I captured every second and caged it safely so he'd dwell in my homestead
And I gathered it all in solid locks and chains and cast away the key
But someday if he happens upon it, may he remember to remember me


So when the winter has long passed by and your legacy has died
And somebody asks me who you are
I will look up in happiness again and answer gladly to him
"Just someone I etched inside my heart"
But before you leave my world behind, just hear my one last plea:
In this new life, if you ever find time, don't forget to remember me