Childhood Memories

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Being Young

Once when my grandmother and I 

were drying the dinner dishes, 

I  told her that I was sorry 

she was going to die.    

She became very still, 

an appendage to the dish, 

and whispered to my father, 

did he know a secret about her health?

Fluttering hands and darting glances 

told me I had done something wrong 

like stolen or lied.

My father took me out in the boat 

to say we didn’t talk about death 

to someone old.

He wasn’t mad, he seemed sorry.

I never meant to hurt my grandmother..

I had been thinking of  how much 

I would miss her. 

My father tried, but it really 

required the seasons,

to teach me 

how to scare away

the truth with 

silence.

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Published by sashafitz

Jane H Fitzgerald is a former elementary and middle school history teacher who is now a writer. Writing about people, nature, time, and the absurdities of life is her passion. Jane has written four books of poetry including, Notes From the Undaunted, which may be found on Amazon. Her poems have been featured in many print and online journals including: Green Ink Poetry, Little Old Lady Comedy, Isele Quarterly Magazine, Shanti Arts Quarterly, Your Daily Poem, Devil’s Party Press, Open Door Magazine, and more. Jane relates to people of all ages and diversities, and hopes that her writing creates a bridge of understanding to others. She loves her family, friends, music, nature, and working with colors in different dimensions. Jane grew up near New York City, but now lives in sunny Florida.

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