Of our family tree
you are a branch
life’s cruel disposition
removed from us
when I was young;
memories of you faded
as years lapsed by
the way a tree forgets leaves
it shed over the years.
Leaving me with stories
my mother tells
about the love you had
for my brother and me.
Forever you will be
a branch I’ll never know
beyond your face from pictures
and stories told.
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Amber R. Dulaney
Amber R. Dulaney is a stay at home Mom residing in Ohio with her husband. She aims for her writing to be relatable, aid in people knowing they are not alone, and in some way, helps them heal. In November of 2008, she received a diploma from The Institute of Children's Literature.
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