Poetry

Memory Rock

Clarie Pierce

I am the memory rock,I will keep your memories safe.I’ve been here for ages,I am a special place.

Here’s a list of things I’ve heard,things I’ve seen,a few thoughts, and one request.

The things I’ve heard,the things I’ve heard!I’ve heard the seagulls . . .

talk, talk, talk.But my favorite song is . . .the song of the tideinout,inout,inout.

The things I’ve seenoh, what I’ve seen.I’ve seen “I do’s” andthe happiest kid play.As the sun setsI watch a picnicand a hermit crab play.

But come close . . .let me tell you my favorite part.It’s at night when the sun sets and saysgood night,just for the moon to say hello.

Now this beach is my home,it’s a lovely home,and I’m not the only resident.This is a home to thousands of creaturesboth big and small.Some in the depths of the oceanand some on top of me.

You see, I am the memory rockso come see me and make a memory,I will keep your memory safe.

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