My heart recalls what used to be
And tugs on strings to set me free
Those days embraced so long ago
Remember love’s sweet afterglow.
While passions bound to yesterday
Whose memories have lost their way
Are moments that we cannot find
No matter how we chance rewind.
A breeze that drifts across the room
And harbors dreams that will not bloom
Are shadows of an old affair
That time alone may lose or share.
The wind that rushes through the trees
May saunter with the ocean’s breeze
And lift the waves upon the seas
Or flutter flakes before the freeze.
The wings of birds that urgent fly
Across the currents of the sky
May reach so far and aim so high
Suggesting time is rushing by.
The sand that scatters on the beach
Reminds us what is out of reach
Those lessons learned one cannot teach
Pray God will not our faith impeach.
It’s true, joy comes in every size
As part of life in which surprise
Makes our existence so worthwhile
And merits us with loving smile.
We’ve known a few with lives quite sad
To hear them laugh makes us feel glad
It takes scarce more to bring them care
With us to work and help and share !
Oh my soul, I have fear my heart will break
Oft life takes a toll or makes some mistake
There must be a path one will seek to find
To help bring some peace and a calm of mind.
In days to come one must learn how to grow
There are hopes and plans one may need to show
Like a garden unkempt choking in weeds
Needing great care and some water and seeds.
It’s a casual thought beginning now
Importance depends on our learning how
To implement life here along the way
No matter how short or long is the stay !
Claire V. Bogdanos 