“What We Leave Behind” by L. K. Thayer

traces &
evidence
of life lived
fingerprints
pieces of ourselves
unfinished business

our DNA
our patterns
our footprints
echo’s of
vibrant auras burning

crumbs of bread left on a table
notes of love in love notes
laughing images of
frolic and frailty

trails of memories
& forget-me-not bouquets
hope in our hope chests
neatly folded & tucked away
to be handed down

& will someday

land
in another’s hands
to leave

fingerprints
upon

and

on

and on

L. K. Thayer

Photo by VC Ferry

All Rights Reserved

© 2010