I carry within me
this quaint feeling one many
an old soul and poet can attest;
That I was here before
I was here
when the light and sparks of time
from the warmth of the fire
between us, were fonder
In those years I swear
I danced, I swear
I laughed, cried
and shared heartily in the oasis
of life's innocence
and simplicity
Little much more did I need
in those times
We had not much
Needed not much
comrades I ran the race with
whose faces are fragments of a past
of sheer living beneath the stars
when hearts clad in minimal disguise
clamored for ideals
and what little contentment
and peace attainable
that mattered enough, then
I was here before
when nobilities were true
in art, in affection
in integrity, in humanity, in life
I know I was here before
when brotherhood and sisterhood
were as genuine
as the vanguard microphones, cursive
handwritings and paint colored hands
whose virtues toppled many walls
built to class, and divide
I know my postcard sits as a footprint
on history's unwavering memory
that I was here before, and maybe
just maybe, that is why
water under bridges I don't
recognize this world much
and remain removed
and unmoved till our pulse recommits
the dreams of its inexhaustible
nostalgic rebirth, stone
against truncheon
- Author: Garth Rakumakoe (Pseudonym) ( Offline)
- Published: June 18th, 2023 15:30
- Comment from author about the poem: The old soul in me wrote this. I was here in 69, when Armstrong landed on the moon.
- Category: Unclassified
- Views: 14
- Users favorite of this poem: Teddy.15
Comments6
Brilliant!
(hope all is well dear Poet
another great read
I've missed your wisdom)
Thank you, fellow poet... I missed being here too... Much much appreciated ππΌππΌππΌππΌππΌππΌ
I'm with Mek ..
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Excellent writing
Thoroughly enjoyed throughout
2nd verse particularly caught me
Great read
Much thanks, fellow poet. Much appreciated... ππΌ
Dear Garth, this is truly an outstanding poem. β€οΈ
Thank you, dear Teddy.
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