I Remember

I remember saying hi to the new kid. I remember he told me he didn't want to be my friend.

I remember jumping on the trampoline with him and her and her and him and her.

I remember hiding from piano lessons.

I remember falling asleep in my closet because I had to escape everything.

I remember my Barney and Sully stuffed animals.

I remember playing a really cool game at his house. I remember becoming addicted to that game.

I remember the first time I thought I deserved it. I remember when no one stuck up for me. I pretended like it didn't happen.

I remember being told I was weird because I hardly talked.

I remember being told to type 801 on a phone because it was a new rule.

I remember his phone number.

I remember crying when I first saw my dad cry. I didn't know my grandpa passed away.

I remember not being able to remember my times tables. I remember my teacher telling me it was easy and I felt stupid.

I remember the song, but I don't remember the lyrics.

I remember crying at my eagle scout court of honor.

I remember being called gay and a sissy for being sensitive.

I remember wanting to run away. I remember my mom laughing. It didn't help.

I remember trying to talk to her. She didn't want to talk back. Now, I consider her a friend.

I remember smelling the sanitizer on my hands right before lunch.