I Remember

I remember a far away laugh a sweet caress you'd help me zip up my dress. And I remember your arms wrapped around my neck twenty one shells wrapped in a nest. Endlessness. Didn't last. I won't change given the chance. I remember no place for me to hide. Before you came home at night. And I remember you turnin' out the lights all i ever saw was the red in your eyes. No big surprise. Happened nearly every night your own flesh & blood. I did wonder why. I remember not knowing what to say & how calm you had remained your child still born with no name. I remember the never ending summer rain. Please don't let what was get in the way of whats next. Don't forget that whats to come hasn't come yet. --- I Remember - Devendra Banhart