Memories I Harbor Poem by shirani ibrahim

Memories I Harbor

I decided to retire as destiny was against me.

The four cold walls the lap top and just me. …

The days seem long the nights oh so short.

As memories unfold of the days I boldy fought.

For dreams that I wished be soon a reality.

The laughter the joy was all mine in plenty.

Standing never alone and with many murmurs.

Of many a love story for the hearts to stir.

The days of school and friends sweet n near.

Hearts filled with delight with love so dear.

Now I open my wet eyes and Nature do speak.

As I see my hair with those greying streak.

I look around me so many loved ones..

Gone beyond, I stand alone under God sun.

Confused with pain youth cant understand.

Reach out for my grand kids kind hands.

The soft look the twinkle of their eyes.

And their sweetness special i do proudly spy.

Every step every move and their sparkling smile.

Fills my heart a happiness, journey worthwhile.

As my grandkids lay a good night kiss on my head.

It leads me to gently rest my tired self on bed.