But I didn't frame it; I put into an envelope and sealed it and stuffed it far back into a corner drawer of a filing cabinet. It's there, just in case one of these days I start to lose her.There might be a morning when I wake up and her face isn't the first thing I see. Or a lazy August afternoon when I can't quite recall anymore where the freckles were on her right shoulders. Maybe one of these days, I will not be able to listen to the sound of snow falling and hear her footsteps.
The narrator expresses a sense of loss and anticipation regarding the memory of a loved one. Instead of keeping a reminder in plain sight, they choose to hide it away, perhaps to preserve the memory for a future moment of need. This suggests a deep emotional connection and fear of forgetting the details that make the person special.
The mention of waking up without seeing her face and the uncertainty of recalling specific memories highlights the fragility of recollection and the bond shared. The imagery of snow falling and its associated memories conveys both nostalgia and the pain of potential separation, underscoring the importance of cherishing loved ones while they are still present.
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