by Sue D.
Member since:
December 16, 2006

Memories

November 28, 2008 01:40 PM EST
views: 66 | rating: 10/10 (14 votes) | comments: 24

My memories are 

scattered pieces

blowing in the wind

some floating carelessly

others moving with purpose.

 

Some are solid and strong

taking root in my soul

like a tree

never swaying in the winds

of a storm.




 

some live in shadows of darkness

cowering in the corner

sucking their thumb

crying

hiding

and want desperately

to float away

 

Some are locked

with chains and padlocks

surrounded by barbwire

a key nowhere

to be found

 just waiting

for the gate keeper

to free my soul.
link to this page
Bookmark this post:
Facebook
Twitter
Delicious
Buzz
More

Comments: 24

Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Nov 28, 2008, 1:51pm EST
That is beautiful.
Teresa W. Nov 28, 2008, 1:56pm EST
Lovely!!
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Nov 28, 2008, 2:12pm EST
Beautifully written!
Mary M. Nov 28, 2008, 2:26pm EST
Good work there, Sue!
Cheryl W. Nov 28, 2008, 3:03pm EST
This is a powerful and lovely poem, Sue. Love it!
Lovely poem Sue. Some very deep thoughts here.
Elsie Duggan Nov 28, 2008, 6:57pm EST
Beautiful poem, Sue, pictures add to it also, just lovely
lynn a. Nov 28, 2008, 11:42pm EST
Beautiful poem and beautiful photo essay to go with it.
Mariana T. Nov 29, 2008, 12:13am EST
Sue, I feel the same way about memories but could never write a poem so realistically clear - thank you - this was great! SAlud
Curt L. Nov 29, 2008, 12:42pm EST
Lovely, Sue!
Denise Spooner Nov 29, 2008, 12:48pm EST
Very nicely spoken......... ahhhhhhhhhh :-)
Sue M. Nov 30, 2008, 12:36am EST
What a lovely poem and photo to go with it, Sue!
Nicely done. I hope your future memories are more of the solid and strong.
Alison H. Dec 1, 2008, 4:45am EST
Powerful words....and image
Ken K. Dec 2, 2008, 8:39pm EST
Wonderfully introspective..
Lacey K. Dec 3, 2008, 11:10am EST
Beautiful!
Allison R. Dec 4, 2008, 3:42pm EST
very nice!
Sandra H. Dec 7, 2008, 1:58pm EST
That is beautifully written!
Donald M. Dec 9, 2008, 10:49am EST
That is beautifull written. The photo does add to it, I agree with the others.
Sandra L. Dec 9, 2008, 10:16pm EST
This is very well done. It really conveyed the different types of thoughts, feelings and memories we all carry with us. Thank you for sharing.
Victoria H. Dec 11, 2008, 10:34am EST
Great poem and love the photo too.
Christine K. Dec 12, 2008, 9:25am EST
Beautiful and precious! You are quite talented!!
J W. Dec 13, 2008, 8:40pm EST
good poem
© MrBill   Dec 18, 2008, 12:14am EST
Very nice, Sue.
Happy Holidays and I hope the season
brings you many wonderful memories.
Cheers! (-;[>

Join the Conversation
Chime in! Become a Gather member to comment.
Already a member? Sign in
top
 
Gather | Friends | Groups | Share
About Gather | Engagement Marketing | Make New Friends | Gather Points | Advertise on Gather | Gather Press | Privacy | Terms of Service | Community Guidelines
Books | Celebs | Entertainment | Family | Food | Health | Moms | Money | News | Politics | Spirituality | Sports | Travel | Writing
Version 16836, "Oz"; Copyright © 2009 Gather Inc. All rights reserved.