Windows

I strolled by a window
and took a chance,
peered.
a glimpse did I see,
watching those fragments
from yesterdays gone
but not forgotten,
memories taunt
appearing only to tease

there were those faces
still stuck
with
anger.
raging beyond the land
of never after

there was a time
when laughter reigned,
oh! where did those carefree days go?

I am left with a handful of something
noteworthy nudgings
sometimes the awareness lasts too long
so strong

a thought
gives

if only
the dream continues
to live...

(ajs/9.15.10)