Memorabilia Poem by Barry Middleton
Memorabilia
I save the bits and pieces of the past
the trinkets and the faded photographs
disheveled like the windblown autumn leaves
beyond the pulse of everything that breathes
I cannot step into those memories
before the gods I stoop to beggary
and plead my case to an indifferent sky
and wait to hear abandonment's reply
the wind conspires to stir the leaves like grief
but tears are shed to very scant relief
I take an object from a shelf of dreams
as I recall my youth and foolish schemes
but even memory withholds from me
the sights and sounds of all that used to be
and nothing seems to fit my failed design
a voice to fill this silent pantomime
Pretty, yet sad.... We need to know when to hold on, and when to let go... When to fight, and when to give in. I believe that, instinctively, we do know- - or, we will when the time is right. Beautiful, thought-provoking poetry still emanating from the lovely mind of Barry Middleton.
Beautiful poem about memories Barry. There are some beautiful lines in there (disheveled and blown like autumn leaves) that evoke the feelings that arise when we steep ourselves (or try to) in these memories. I love pulling some of them off the shelf, while others, I prefer to keep way in the back beyond my reach. The ending is melancholic and speaks to the difficulty in retrieval of such memories...they're not always available to us no matter how much we seek them. Peace to you.
Α great conception, a great wording, a great composition.I do submit its translation.
And nothing........... Silent pantomime. Nicely crafted poem.
Barry this an awesome piece. Sad, yet so very beautiful. Congrats on this poem being chosen.10++++
Hmmmm, seems like I only recently commented on this little jewel of a poem. And now it's Poem of the Day. No surprise here. Congratulations, Barry, on a very deserving Poem of the Day! :)
Memories of life! ! A shelf of dreams. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
Congratulations for being selected as POTD. Love the lines I cannot step into those memories before the gods I stoop to beggary 10++ for it.
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Congrats on poem of the day, Barry! Great poem, and great picture to go with it!