Spiderwebs

Memories are like birds flying

from one nest to the next.

They may not stay for long,

and they rarely let us know

they left. Yet, they always

come back. Memories come

and go just like the wind blows.

Sometimes, they have funny ways

of visiting us without warning.

Without an invitation, the past

sneaks up on us: flashbacks

of a life once lived. Spiders create

spiderwebs. People, places, and things

create memories woven into

our existence. Memories get

stored in a savings account

impervious to bankruptcy.

We can make deposits, but we

can’t withdrawal. We remember it

all. Good, bad, and indifferent,

memories stay with us. They course

through our veins. They live

in our heart. They hide in our brains.

The spiderwebs we weave

create beautiful designs that

stand the test of time and

only exists inside our minds.