Fifty Years Ago, Blimey. Sonnet.

Goldfinch60



Just sitting in the quiet place thinking,

Just thinking of my life throughout the years,

Such a wonderful time which is shrinking,

But my future does not hold any fears.

 

Each thought I have brings me wonderful joy,

Such beautiful times brought to me each day,

Each day that I did so much so enjoy,

Showing me how to move in the right way.

 

I thought of the joy of music in life,

That brought such wonderful memories passed,

Which never ever brought me any strife,

But which moved by so very, very fast.

 

I think back to seventy five,

And think blimey that’s fifty years ago!

Have for all that time have I been alive,

And think of course, and I have more to go.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 22nd, 2025 02:31
  • Comment from author about the poem: I just saw this on FaceBook "I was just sitting minding my own business then all opf a sudden 1975 was fifty years ago!" and it brought these words to me. The John Denver song was in the charts on this day 50 years ago.
  • Category: Reflection
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  • orchidee

    Good write Gold. Yes, 70's items appear on antique shows! But us two have been antiques for millions of years. lol.

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you Orchi. Yes we have been around for a lot longer. LOL.

      Andy

    • sorenbarrett

      I can identify with this poem Andy. It rings true and seems that it all has passed like a dream. Lovely poem

      • Goldfinch60

        Thank you soren, yes it does seem like a dream but we are still here.

        Andy

      • David Wakeling

        I must say I can't believe wher the time goes.I loved John Denver.Sad when his plane crashed.Great poem.Made me think

        • Goldfinch60

          Very true David, thank you.

          Andy

        • arqios

          It’s crazy to be able to think of memories in half century blocks, even in quarters! 🙏🏻🕊️

        • Poetic Licence

          When you listen to music is when you realise time has gone by, it takes you straight back to when you first heard it, makes the mind a TARDIS, enjoyed the read

          • Goldfinch60

            So true Tobani, music can take us back to some wonderful times. Thank you.

            Andy

            • Poetic Licence

              You are very welcome

            • ChrisLyn🕊

              Life teaches us many things

              • Goldfinch60

                It certainly does Chris, thank you.

                Andy

              • Tony36

                Excellent write Andy

                • Goldfinch60

                  Thank you Tony.

                  Andy

                  • Tony36

                    You're welcome



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