Poetic Personal Catalog

For Riley

Kristen Sbrizza

13 Oct 2025

We took our time saying our goodbyes—
first, to the moments tied to seasons
we both knew we wouldn’t see pass again.

Then to the toys that no longer held your interest,
or that the pain and fading energy wouldn’t allow.

Then slowly, to our daily rituals,
the light tied to seasons,
wondering how much longer we had.

How can I describe the closeness we shared?
No one else was ever there.

The span of seventeen years—
you remained steadfast
even after I failed
under the duty of care.

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