Bittersweet Memories

A sonnet I wrote for poetry class. Enjoy :)

Memories laden in dust of old

lies and truths of things untold

locked away in histories past

days upon weeks upon years to last

falling in tune with years come and pass

formed from the sands of your hourglass

never to be uttered to a single soul

forever to be kept in your hearts hole

memories laden in air of new

thoughts and musings of only you

displayed in a case of glass so clear

all the new memories you hold so dear

a mask for those you've left behind

a shield from the images that plague your mind