Preserved Or Lost Poem by Esther Thornburg

Real life scenes can make the artist's day.
Norman Rockwell left many on display.
The rest of the story revealed a stay.

Hang them on the wall to be viewed by all.
The boy was digging worms for a fishing day.
Behind him, his pet geese were eating away.

In patient calm, a wise canine
Was watching the striped cat eating his food.
He shared and forgot and the day went fine.

What view may this reveal?
Will memory give it a grand appeal?
Is it left untold for time to steal?

Will the lesson, the view relays
Be with us to stay always?
Will it be lost and gone with yesterday?