After all those years
I'm at graveyard lock again
Memories flood back
Where me and Katie
Used to come as teenagers
Away from the rest
The blue sky above
Sun burning our red faces
Racing down the street
Eyes on each other
Eager for one kiss or more
Now all by ourselves
She grabbing my hand
We could conceal ourselves there
On the canal's bank
It was so quiet
Those blessed days of summer
When we were so young
How did I lose her?
We had pledged our faithfulness
On that old tree stump
One starry evening
We both voted to stay true
But love did not stick
All I remember
That the sky was red that night
A shepherd's warning
After all those years
I'm at graveyard lock again
Memories flood back
Image found at www.kennet-avon-canal.com.uk
Nicely written, Oldegg... sweet memories.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautifully composed poem - a moment in time distilled - locked in but also a loss
ReplyDeleteCherished memories, then always remain in our heart. Great poem, loved reading it.
ReplyDeleteThe water rushed in, then gushed out again. Never mind at least it gained you an extra notch on the tree stump!
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a good lift to your old memory.
ReplyDeleteOld Egg, you have the most beautiful way with words.
ReplyDeleteSo much fun to be reminded of those good times, even if they don't last.
ReplyDeleteHank
This is beautiful and poignant--this slice of a memory that keeps returning--it has a haunting quality to it
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful and poignant--this slice of a memory that keeps returning--it has a haunting quality to it
ReplyDeletePoignant and sad. Yet beautiful account of love.
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