If you are one who knows me, then it should be plain to see.
That I have always been a man, that clings to memories.
My memory is the way back to the things no longer there.
And most of them so precious, that gold cannot compare.
They take me back to those I lost so very long ago.
And precious moments spent with them, that no one else could know.
They take me back to where I’ve been and things that I have seen.
Like snow capped mountains rising up above a valley green.
Sometimes I like to close my eyes and go back just to see.
The day I fell in love with her and the day she fell for me.
I see him playing baseball, waving to me from out there.
And I see her looking up at me through all that thick red hair.
If I could leave them something that would never go away.
I would teach them to go back into their memory every day.
I would say to look around in there for times they spent with me.
For even if I am not here, In there I’ll always be.
We all know there will come a day when my time here is through.
And I hope you’ll know I was a man that thought the world of you.
You will look back to the things I did, and the things I used to say.
I will never be far from you, just a memory away.
This is a wonderful and inspiring so true poem
Thank you so much. Just a memory away. That's really nice Thank you
God Bless You and Your family
warm and happy holidays and all days
Tracey
I echo Sherry's comment, Jack. This definitely takes me back to some times from my past, revisited. Thank you for reposting this sentimental and hopeful offering.
Jill :)
This brought a lump to my throat and tears to my eyes, Jack. This is a beautiful and sentimental poem, that I know will be cherished by all who love you.
Take care,
Sherry
First Edition Translation of Teselas by Carmen Crespo X111 César Simón Poetry Prixe 2016 Translated from Spanish by Robin Ouzman Hislop and Amparo Arrospíde
This collection of poetry addresses the nature of time, reflections on the natural world, the difficulty of loss,
contemporary social issues and gratitude for life.
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A great poem.
Thank you so much. Just a memory away. That's really nice Thank you
God Bless You and Your family
warm and happy holidays and all days
Tracey
Jill :)
Take care,
Sherry
*tears* o, this made me cry--such power and poignancy in your words--thank you-==
(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :(
and so wise :)
Love Tinka
a most beautiful treasure to keep forevr!