Yesterday, I remembered, when we giggled all night,

Underneath the blankets in dim candlelight.

Today, I would give anything to hear,

Your secrets and stories you had told without fear.

Yesterday, I remembered when you had climbed that tree.

I was too scared to do it, but you had said, “Just watch me!”

Today, that same tree is about to fall down,

Taking you with it as it hits the ground.

Yesterday, I remembered, sharing an ice cream with you.

You had wanted one that’s color was a bright blue,

Today, I had eaten the same ice cream at the same store,

But it didn’t taste as sweet as it did before.

Yesterday, I remembered, us finding a soft place to lie,

You had shown me the stars that slept in the sky.

Today, I look up to try to find the same stars,

And wish I had captured them in little glass jars.