Looking Forward.

Goldfinch60



Once more I look back,

Look back on my long life

And see how wonderful it was,

And in that time I met wonderful people,

Many became friends

And we would do anything for each other.

I worked all my life,

Never being out of work

Until that day came,

That day when I retired into my life,

A life full of love, music and wonder.

Yes there was sadness,

Sadness when my wife of forty years

Passed from this mortal coil.

But then a couple of years later

I met her,

Met the new lady, my new love.

Our love so strong

We just do not understand it,

Cannot understand it after losing,

Losing our loved ones.

But we have this love,

A love so strong.

So after looking back,

Looking back at my good life,

I can look forward,

Look forward to a better life.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 6th, 2024 02:03
  • Comment from author about the poem: Never give up on life, new wonders are there for you.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 19
  • Users favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet, Bella Shepard, NikNak73.
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Comments10

  • David Wakeling

    A clear message.Good wife Good Life.Well done sir.

    • Goldfinch60

      So very true David, thank you.

      Andy

    • Neville


      Good on the pair of you .. and
      remember,
      it aint over till the fat lady sings ..

      • Goldfinch60

        So true Neville, thank you.

        https://youtu.be/mDeFdGzthV0?si=a9GPZdyOeH9cNpCJ

        Andy

      • orchidee

        Good write Gold.
        In my imaginary life with KP life only goes backwards, i.e. worse! lol.

      • Teddy.15

        Once more I look back,

        Look back on my long life

        And see how wonderful it was
        And still is dear Andy, your reflection is simply lovely 🌹

        • Goldfinch60

          Most kind Teddy, thank you for your wonderful words.

          Andy

        • sorenbarrett

          Gratitude for the past and hopeful anticipation of the future are keys to hippieness my friend. Wonderful write

          • Goldfinch60

            So very true soren, thank you.

            Andy

          • Tom C Dylan

            A lovely poem. Wonderful sentiments.

            • Goldfinch60

              Most kind Tom, thank you.

              Andy

            • Accidental Poet

              They say as one door closes, another door opens. Your past life and new life are both wonderful lives. I believe that makes you Andy a wonderful man with a wonderful life. Excellent music also. 😉👍

              • Goldfinch60

                Yes AP I have been through many doors and they led me to the wonderful life I have now.

                Andy

              • Bella Shepard

                "That day when I retired into my life", an incredible line I will never forget. This poem, so beautifully phrased dear Andy, captures perfectly the life worth living, the love worth more than all the gold in the world. The perfect song, the perfect video, the perfect tribute to your love of life and Mary.

                • Goldfinch60

                  So very kind Bella, I truly appreciated your words.

                  Andy.

                • Thomas W Case

                  Fabulous work.

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Thank you Thomas, much appeciated.

                    Andy

                  • Cloie

                    This poem beautifully captures the bittersweet journey of looking back on cherished memories while also finding hope and love in the future. Great work!

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Thank you Cloie, most kind.

                      Andy



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