For possible Collecton of family poems. Title of Book “Keeper of Memories”, and open with this poem. (Early draft, not sure how I want to tie in Keeper of Memories, as I think stanza 4 could come out; but then the title has to change.)

Keeper of Memories (Alt. title: Look Up)
for Anna and Andrew

Mother loved history
and the full moon,
Dad was naturally curious,
loved short stories,
astronomy, and writing.

I learned journaling early,
making notes, saving tidbits
passed down in family stories,
photos, notebooks.

As the keeper of memories,
their yarns are my poems,
keepsakes for all who outlive me.

Fascinated by the night sky,
Dad took me outside in the night,
pointed to planets and stars,
named the constellations.

When I am gone
go out at night
look up,
find me with your Poppa
in the stars.

Look up,
I’ll be with your grandma
in the full moon.