I’ll remember

I won’t forget the months that felt like years
I won’t forget the days that felt like nights
I won’t forget the times I cried myself to sleep
I won’t forget the times I couldn’t cry nor sleep
I won’t forget the days it took me hours
to get up, get dressed, get fed
to do laundry, dishes, leave the house
I won’t forget the clouds
I won’t forget
I won’t
because even if I start feeling better, I won’t take it for granted
I’ll remember how far I’ve come
I’ll remember to breathe
I’ll remember to take my time
I’ll remember to count my blessings
I’ll remember to walk, to read, to write
I’ll remember the ones who knelt by my side
their calls, their messages, their hugs
all those little things that made us smile
I’ll remember the sun
I’ll remember
I will