Remember Me

a poem by Lily Crawford

photo by Stew Woodruff, 1978

Shadows Across the Lawn at 1404

I planted a tree for you to see,

It's to remind you of a love that came to be

Between a man and his children so young,

A sweeter song could never be sung.

So when you glance out of your window

Through sunshine or rain

Remember the laughter and smiles,

The jokes and trials.

And as this tree grows ever higher

And spreads its branches toward you, dear,

Look back with fondness and unshed tear.

The man who loved you best

Is just stopping to take a rest.