Yesterday's future

I remember, 

The humming of the river, 

The laughter of the trees, 

The glistening of the morning dew

I still remember, 

The chirping wake of dawn, 

The whispering waltz of dusk, 

The cascading songs of dark.  

I will always remember, 

The smiling stars my mother kissed, 

The softening touch of the blinding sun, 

The watchful wake beneath the moonlight

I hope I remember, 

The small gifts you have given me, 

The priceless memories you have engraved,

The beauty you have crafted, 

I promise, 

I will never forget, 

For what have our children to remember?