On the road again
I’ve been in this
town before
Many years ago
Sixties or
seventies
I was so young in
those days
Until I met you
You were
beautiful
I was hungry for
adventure
You just wanted
me
And you were so
strong
I was putty in
your hands
Where have you
gone now?
Country girls are
best
So strong and
reliable
How did I leave
you?
Could you still
be here?
Married and a
grandmother
Thinking of me
too?
The old town has
changed
So have I for
that matter
Was that you just
then?
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Sweet nostalgic thoughts, Old Egg! We always wonder what if we would have taken a different path in our lives. Have you ever met up with or seen photos of people from your long ago past? It can be fun to see the ways you've changed, and if you still have friendship in common. I see photos of my classmates and sometimes think they look quite old, because I remember them as they were when I saw them last at 18! :-). I do find that most of us have mellowed into more peaceful, accepting versions of our younger selves. This was lovely, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYes Josie, I have linked up with old school friends of 50 years ago (all female!) and even correspond or have a meal now and then with workmates of times long past. Only a few know that I write though!
DeleteOh, this made me remember past love and think about the what if's. Sort of a melancholy trip down memory lane.
ReplyDeleteSweet and a little sad at the same time. :-)
ReplyDeleteI remember how shocked I was at my first reunion where I couldn't recognize everyone without a name tag. The years can change us a lot - both inside and out.
ReplyDeleteTime changes everything except our memories. And inside we still feel young. Very nostalgic!
ReplyDeleteThat was so delightful, OE....as Val has mentioned above, we still feel young inside, despite how we might appear. What a lovely memory poem.
ReplyDeleteI so know the nostalgia of Looking Back.......I even miss the orchards that filled the valley where I was a child, now miles of condominiums. . Sigh.
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful read! i love how you give us a glimpse into the past, and then the the present as you reflect. sounds as if it was a lovely experience! also enjoyed the photo...made me thing of tiny little towns and the secrets the hold.
ReplyDeleteI really like the nostalgia that is described in this poem. It reminded me of where I was brought up, but I've moved nearly one too many times. I also like the hint of romance that you put into this because it helps correlate the love for the town and for the people that you grew up with. Lovely oldegg.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy your poetry but this one is especially sweet. Im not even certain why but it hits a certain chord. I guess it must be the nostalgia thing.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy this, I especially love how it ends, nice touch.
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