Gone, but not forgotten
The memories of a lifetime
Take the good with the bad
Every nickel and dime
From birth to deathbed
Our memories so clear
Until the onslaught of Dementia
Take the ones so dear
But while we had them
A joy to behold
They bring us smiles
Even tears of gold
Count your lucky stars
For love was bestowed upon you
As you look back
On those memories too
From rainclouds to sunshine
Always a memory there
I think you’ll agree
That smile a pleasure to wear
After all that’s said and done
And we’ve lived our life’s story
Let’s be thankful for
All that’s left are the memories
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- Category: Reflection
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Hello AP. Thank you for bringing me Elvis this morning. I love your poem of reflection. Beautifully worded. Memories can be so comforting, especially when there has been loss. Have a happy Friday. All good wishes to you poet.
Yes Cassie, memories are comforting. And at times they can quite the opposite, but that is part of life. My emphasis here is trying to stay positive of all the good memories even when the sad memories bring you down. The good memories outnumber the bad ones by a longshot. Thanks Cassie 🌹
I am trying my best to focus on the good memories. The sad ones can send us tumbling. I like your positive outlook AP 🙂
And a thank you for the rose. I will keep it well watered 🙂
No rose goes unquenched where fond memories live. 🌹
Good write AP.
I wish I could have no memory of KP.
Not to offend any with real dementia, btu KP's gone demented in her own way - or drives me demented! lol.
That explains a lot Orchi. 😉
its the main reason I put pen to paper these days ... to preserve what might otherwise be unpreservable & hence forgot .. A poignant poem my friend very moving indeed .. Neville
Those lines in between aren't so in between as I thought. 😉
Memories are the key to holding the joy of the past inside our hearts. Kudos my dearest A.P 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
You my dearest can go straight to the head of the class with an A+. 🌹
Touching is the word for this poem. Wonderfully written and rhymed it touches the heart. Lovely
My job complete soren. Thanks so much for your kind words. 😉👍
Powerful yet Beautiful write AP. ❤️
Thank you for the read and compliment.
Lions, bears, serpents and democrats don't scare me; dementia frightens me the most. Nice work.
Thanks for the compliment Dan.
Yes the memories will never leave us AP. Elvis says it all.
Andy
Thanks for the read and comment Andy. Smile for the memories. 😊
golden memories bring forth silver tears - lovely poem
Thans for the read and compliment Nafisa.
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