Archive of poems by Anne Kelly

An ordinary day
My banjaxed knee made it awkward
to get into the car
You appeared
like a young god out of nowhere
"Dylan" you said
"Don't you remember? You taught me."

We were caught
by the light from your face and
The shadow of my memory.
It was a warm evening
with a gentle May breeze
carrying the scent of lilac
everywhere.

Yes. As you recalled faces,
names, events I crumbled into
recognition. Your concern
about my cancer. My delight
in your achievements
"You always encouraged me"
I still hold that moment.

by Anne Kelly

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