i remember how huge his ears were
i remember the freckles dotting his face
i remember the looks he gave me
i remember the honey of his voice

i don't remember him.

i remember my favourite recipes
i remember the colour of my dog's eyes
i remember the patter of children's feet
i remember the afternoon sun through lace

i don't remember my home.

i remember waking up in a hospital bed
i remember the nurse's faces, telling me it's okay
i remember being told I'd forget things
i remember feeling alone

i don't remember being admitted.

i remember waking up, knowing its time
i remember the nurse feeding me pudding
i remember forgetting how to swallow
i remember feeling my throat seize

i don't remember the rest.

- memories (Jacob)