Thursday, April 11, 2024

Sometimes The Past Revisits Us

 poem-a-day challenge from Robert Lee Brewer @ Writer's Digest


The Past is not always done with
just because it was ages ago-

 Let's make the kind of memory that is second to none...
Jim couldn't resist the 'purple throne'😂💖

Sometimes, when I am feeling brave and strong, I gently trace
The outline of mementos that compile, year after year 
But, then I put them back where they belong; content to place
Them in Bygone's embrace, and concentrate on Now and Here 

Because time has a way of stealing seasons, still in hand
(How subtly they become part of what nothing can erase)
I want to feel the full force of Time's little tricks of sand
Composing the mementos that I sometimes gently trace 

Darling, the days that yet remain are dwindling one by one
Let's look each other in the eye, laugh more, indulge in love 
And make the kind of memory that is second to none
To gently trace, sometimes, when we feel brave and strong enough

Sometimes the Past revisits us, for better or for worse
Today is always new, rife with fresh opportunities
To bear in mind that which becomes a guest we bless or curse
Let's do our best to turn each day into fond memories

 © Janet Martin

A few sudden deaths recently,
 have reminded me of what I
 (not always, but sometimes)  
lose sight of;
 Us 💓






2 comments:

  1. Yes, so true. Beautiful ❣️
    Seeing your lovely things on the walls makes me think I could use some inspiration to change mine up!

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I hope you enjoyed your pause on this porch and thank-you for your visit!