I Remember

I remember seeing him, very sick, but peaceful. I remember we burned a cd to play for him in his hospital room. I remember how strong his daughter was and how well she held up. I remember thinking that sometimes it’s better for someone to leave than to stay.

I remember what the ocean tastes like.

I remember getting up early to put crab traps out in the bay. I remember the pegs on the pier used to measure crabs. I remember how satisfying it was to catch and prepare one’s own lunch.