" Memories Are Made Of This "
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Stopped in my tracks
By the sound of a blackbird
Fluting and trilling in unrivalled form
Perched precariously atop a cherry tree
Cherished memories swept me back
To when I was just a lad
Single and unattached
And filled with boundless energy
Flashbacks of times gone past
When I hadn't a care in the world
And I thought I would live for ever
With wild imagination running amok
The whole world was my oyster
Then all of a sudden
I saw mom with loving smile
Brushing away all my tears and fears
And caring dad reassuring me
That its all in the game of life
Just be yourself my son
I pictured my beloved sisters and brothers
Playing down at the pond
On sun kissed summer days
And halycon evening nights
When homemade cooking tasted so good
And little boys and girls
Played with innocent design
Sunday church and prayers
Were part and parcel of life
Suddenly I stirred
As the hubbub of traffic
Catapulted me back to reality
I headed home in grace
With a smile on my face
Remembering and reminiscing
From whence I came
Yup, it sure feels good
To be where I'm at
Copyright by Peter Paton 2006
Janet
This poem did as Allen stated bring a peace to the reader following you in your poetry. Beautiful piece Peter thanks for the reminders oc being content with our lives.
Love, Joselyn
Sage
Cheers
Alain
Maria
Paul;-)
Eileen
Reindeer
Brought back a few memories to me too...this little blackbird!!
Stunning picture too!!
Love Tinka