younger brother bids
on Mom's old childhood toy box ?
sudden blush of shame
before you open
your dreamyland portals yes
hold the memory
rain hits hot pavement?
senses flood with memories?
scent of summer reigns
lavender flowers
left wilting in a chipped cup
memories frozen
the twilight of youth
too quick childhood fades away
bitter is wisdom
Memories are wiped
Out of their crumpled fortress.
A smile still lingers.
Young man wanting new
erases his pencil sketch:
clean sheet once again.