Take a look at all of these memories
snap the sort of pictures that last
write down thoughts that matter
especially if they matter only to you
these things become time capsules
save them for the later you
reminding us of where we've been
what we've done
and who went there with us
sharing some of their lives in the process
even if it was only for a short time
people come into and go out of our lives
and that's okay
remind yourself that you cared
when it was important to care
that you loved when it was important to love
and let go of the pain every time it arrives
because all of this is you
it's made up of you
because of you
it is you
and who you are is perfect
and wonderful
and so beautifully human
because you lived in those moments
as you should live in every moment
remembering to always be kind
to seek each grand adventure
with an open heart and fresh eyes
and always to remember
save your memories
for later

bent tin signs
bright star signs
little bitty window signs
new street signs
old building signs
high above the doorway signs
signs in shop windows
signs in the halls
signs written upon
cold bathroom walls
hands hold signs
and so do eyes
your face is a sign
or a sign of the times
signs signs everywhere
everywhere there are signs
that's sign enough
I've lost my mind.

there is a well
inside of me
filling up with everything
the shape of your eyes
when I get you to smile
how you breathe when you sleep
the kindness of your soul
I am full
and fulfilled
in all that is you.

Looking        
directly at you
is akin to staring down the sun
but I would gladly go blind
for the view