Some of us remember

some of us remember
the days we were abused
attacked or assaulted

but we also remember
those who
(even unknowingly)
intervened, protected
and showed us kindness, gentleness
on the very worst of days

today you might
(even unknowingly)
provide a seed of memory for someone
whose story is worse than you know

and years from now
their memory of you
will be part of the way
toward healing and hope