brought to years

such a simple thing

a melody, or scent

or maybe just a turn of phrase

your mother used to use

and instantly we are transported

brought to years

of living, led like children

by the hand

to memories long buried

eyes and mouth wide open

as we remember

what we've lived

what we've forgotten

#acpoetry

prompt: "brought us to years"

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