Pastures In The Sky

Cassie58

it was a mistake 

to take time out to dive 

into the past 

 

where I met my mother 

in her prime 

posing in monochrome 

 

my father by her side 

casual with his James Dean looks 

a protective arm draped 

reassuringly round her shoulders 

 

parked before them 

a seen better days coach pram 

holding two under two 

my younger brother chuckling 

 

mum’s eyes flashed bright 

as did her smile 

while mine today 

cloudy grey 


brimful of rain  

portray pain 

at the loss of all three 

 

swallows now flown 

to pastures unknown 

in a too high sky 

 

i remain grounded 

just about 

  • Author: Cassie58 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 19th, 2024 04:24
  • Comment from author about the poem: Photographs, a source of joy, a source of pain
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 313
  • Users favorite of this poem: Teddy.15, NafisaSB
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  • Teddy.15

    It was a very long time until I re took my mother's photo back out of the cupboard, now I don't feel sad I show my beautiful son and he is very curious, as for my beloved brother. That is also on show a bit higher up as I don't think I could ever feel so sweet about his passing, such a beautiful beautiful poem, funny how photographs can do so much to a persons emotions. 🌹

    • Cassie58

      Dear Teddy, it depends on the moment when looking at photographs for me. Sometimes I can smoke, other times I still feel the loss. Thank you so much for your words. 🌺

      • Cassie58

        Please excuse the typos Teddy. I meant sometimes you can smile πŸ™‚

        • Teddy.15

          I always smile when you pop up ❀️ my phone makes constant typo's apparently because it's smart, but I am in doubt of that. 🀣 I always know what you mean. Happy Sunday beautiful Cassie. 🌹

        • rrodriguez

          Cassie, the title of your poem is amazing. The simile of your eyes "brimful of rain," and the "pastures unknown" paint a truly clear picture of heaven. I can relate to your poem, too. Thank you for sharing.

          • Cassie58

            Many thank yous Rodriguez for your very welcome visit and kind words. I appreciate you.

          • jim56

            hi cassie another beautiful write
            heartfelt and from the heart to
            you really are amazing
            when you write dont ever stop
            stunning write xxx jim

            • Cassie58

              Dear Jim you are always so kind with your reviews. Know that you are appreciated. Have s lovely weekend.

              • jim56

                you are so talented your poems are amazing
                and such a nice person to
                keep writing dont stop
                have a great weekend a glass of wine or few xx lol

                • jim56

                • sorenbarrett

                  Nostalgic bitter sweet memories. Nicely written Cassie.

                  • Cassie58

                    Yes sometimes bitter sweet dear Soren, but not always. Depends on the moment. Thank you so much.

                  • orchidee

                    Good write Cassie. I got out the sepia pics of KP - what, before her botox?! lol.

                    • Cassie58

                      I bet she looked gorgeous. Thank you Orchi. Pleased you stopped by.

                      • orchidee

                        Yes, gorgeous in sepia days! lol.

                      • Dan Williams

                        Wonderful description of a sadness me most all have to try to deal with. And yes, the black and whites do seem more accurate. Nice work.

                        • Cassie58

                          Thank you Dan for your thoughtful review. I appreciate you.

                        • Goldfinch60

                          Both good and sad memories come from photographs Cassie but I believe the good memories are the ones that we remember the most.

                          Andy

                          • Cassie58

                            Thank you Andy. Many happy memories looking at photographs . As you say more happy than sad. Have a great weekend.

                          • Neville



                            You have a habit of making me cry

                            • Cassie58

                              I will do my best to post one to make you smile Neville. That’s a promise.

                            • Tom Dylan

                              Such a moving piece, Cassie. And each line, each phrase just perfect.

                              • Cassie58

                                Many thanks Tom. Pleased you stopped by.

                              • Thad Wilk

                                A beautiful, touching
                                and evocative poem
                                so lovingly penned! πŸ™
                                Really pulled on
                                the heartstrings
                                beginning to end...
                                Thank you for sharing
                                poetess, lovely presentation..
                                Best wishes πŸ€— 🐦 🌹. Thad

                                • Cassie58

                                  Another thank you Thad for supporting my efforts. I appreciate you.

                                • Neville



                                  I meant you hit all the write buttons .. I'm still a bloomin hard man tho'

                                  • Cassie58

                                    I’ve got no hankies. Of course you are πŸ™‚

                                  • Thomas W Case

                                    Tremendous journey of thought and imagery.

                                    • Cassie58

                                      Thank you so much Thomas for appreciating this piece. Have a great day.

                                    • hzugman

                                      Very nice poem. Wow!

                                      • Cassie58

                                        Thank you so much for your kind comment on my poem. Sorry for the delay in responding to you.



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