I remember

I Remember

I remember running down the stair to go to school.
I remember sitting at a glass table eating cereal with bananas with it.
I remember swinging on the monkey bars until my hand blisters.
I remember the fear of meeting aunts and uncles for the first time.
I remember admiring my older brother doing so many things that I didn't understand.
I remember the sting of falling on asphalt, scraping up my knees.
I remember the giggling laughter of friends as we laughed at each other.
I remember the sweet smooth coldness of vanilla ice cream.
I remember the joy of running out the door as the bell tolls.
I remember the fun of friends enjoying togetherness.
I remember the growing hatred of working.
I remember the joy of family and friends.
I remember the respect the must be given to my elders for who they are.
I remember the ringing in my ears.
I remember the casual ache in my body.
I remember the nonsense words as i was disoriented.