First Thoughts On A Sad Day

I recall a memory today
one from the vaults
un-locked by the sadness of times humble reality.
I recall that memory
of innocence.
Friends in makeshift zipper jackets
and one handed gloves.
THE MOONWALK
over cracked concrete in the park
Columbus Park.
Twistin' and spinnin'
I recall that memory
and smile...
High definition in the theatre of the mind.
Older kids with their jerry curls
screamin'
and high kickin'.
Mama's threatnin' spankins
if we don't stop grabbin' ourselves.
I recall that memory
of how the music traveled with me
from my old home in the city
to my new one in the suburbs
a lifeboat called "constant"----in a vast ocean of change.
I recall that memory
of being frieghtened
by the horror of what I saw...
ZOMBIES!!!
but they sure could dance good.
I recall a new generation
a pretty girl with curls
dancin' with dad to a record
A RECORD!!!
Screamin'
and high kickin'
I'm glad she gets to know.
Mamma says
that through the years
it was like "watchin'
her brother grow".
I'll keep that memory out for awhile
and turn up the knob
on that ol' stereo.
it's just so sad...
that I only recall
on the day that you had to
go.