Memories of Poetry.

Goldfinch60



I was back with My River,

Walking beside it on this cold drab day,

But it was with me,

Its cloudy green surface looking at me,

Old friends travelling together.

I then saw him sitting on a bench,

A friend from the past

Who I shared memories with,

Memories of poetry.

I sat with him and we talked

Talked of many poets

And the joy they brought us.

I looked across My River

And saw the cemetery,

Saw where he lived

As I remembered the day

When I read for him that time,

That one final time as he was laid to rest

And am so sure that he remembers,

Remembers Adlesdrop.

I still see him

As I walk with My River,

When he joins me in my thoughts.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Online Online)
  • Published: January 10th, 2021 02:19
  • Comment from author about the poem: When I walk with My River at one point on the other side there is a church and a graveyard, a poetry friend of mine died and was buried there, I was asked to chose and recite a poem at his funeral, I chose one of his favourite poems.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 36
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Comments4

  • orchidee

    A fine write Gold.
    I'm not walking me River much these days - or rather, this season of the year. I wouldn't see much of it. It would be more a of a gallop than a stroll, to keep warm.

    • Goldfinch60

      Thanks Orchi.
      It is fine to walk in the cold but it is just a bit muddy in places.

      Andy

    • Jerry Reynolds

      Really liked this goldfinch.

      • Goldfinch60

        Thank you Jerry, much appreciated.

        Andy

      • Dove

        Awe! Thanks for sharing

        • Goldfinch60

          Thank you RB, glad you liked it.

          Andy

        • L. B. Mek

          what a wonderful dedication and thank you for introducing me to such a relatable and vivid poem Andy,
          those river walks must be getting a little chilly though - but soon, early Spring will return,
          seems to be returning by early February in recent years, maybe global warming? if so, guess even that has 'some' benefits...

          • Goldfinch60

            I walk by My River in all seasons and have written so many poems about it, it is very special to me.
            Thank you for your words Mek, much appreciated.

            Andy



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