Phyllis' Poetry Corner
Memories
by Phyllis Belden
Phyllis Belden 
MEMORIES
Mom, washing clothes by hand.
Dad, he thought he was a bear;
And inside he "" was ", a teddy bear.
Church, where my soul was saved forever.
Mamaw, with her bear hugs.
Papaw, sitting quietly, and smiling.
As we played games on the floor at his feet.
Sisters and brothers, fussing over things
That now do not matter at all.
School days and the lessons learned.
Teachers, who loved their students.
Students, who respected their teachers.
Graduation, marking a new beginning.
My wedding day and the man I wed.
My firstborn, a son, how beautiful life is!
My daughter, years later,
The sunshine of our lives.
Death, grandparents, then parents.
God's promise, to be reunited in Heaven.
Grandchildren, memories to come.
Jul 9th 2007 09:02
MEMORIES
Mom, washing clothes by hand.
Dad, he thought he was a bear;
And inside he "" was ", a teddy bear.
Church, where my soul was saved forever.
Mamaw, with her bear hugs.
Papaw, sitting quietly, and smiling.
As we played games on the floor at his feet.
Sisters and brothers, fussing over things
That now do not matter at all.
School days and the lessons learned.
Teachers, who loved their students.
Students, who respected their teachers.
Graduation, marking a new beginning.
My wedding day and the man I wed.
My firstborn, a son, how beautiful life is!
My daughter, years later,
The sunshine of our lives.
Death, grandparents, then parents.
God's promise, to be reunited in Heaven.
Grandchildren, memories to come.
Jul 9th 2007 09:02
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Comments
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Karen Weir
 Local Internet Advertising ConsultantPhyllis - first of all, very nice poem! IAnd secondly, I am so happy that you are playing around and figuring out this APSense thing. Great work! Jul 9th 2007 13:37 |
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Lee Parent
Memories. I have quite a collection myself. At some point I will share something I wrote about my grandmother. I will share others as well. Your poem is excellent and an inspiration to others to express themselves and share part of their life with us. I will be looking forward to seeing more of your poetry as time goes on. Thanks so much for sharing. Sep 14th 2007 07:04 |
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Janet Matthews
 Health and Nutrition WriterHi Phyllis - what a lovely idea to start a group based around poetry. It is a wonderful way for many people to express how they are feeling. Your poem is about the realities of life that we all recognize from within our own lives and it brings our own thoughts and hopes to the surface. Thank you Sep 25th 2007 05:57 |
Nice Phyllis,
This sounds just like you.
Cindy
Jul 9th 2007 09:14