The Passing Hours Poem by Valerie Dohren
The Passing Hours
Softly in the glow of moonlight
`Neath the canopy of stars
There to ponder in the silence -
Still, within the passing hours
Wistful thoughts of precious childhood
Drift through valleys of my mind
Times when all the world was boundless -
Oh so free and unconfined
How I danced through fields of yellow
Skipped along the leafy ways
Breathing in the joys of springtime
Blissful in those tender days
Thus unfraught by life`s deceptions
Youth and innocence my guide
Seeming then that all was splendid -
In a pure world to abide
Promises of dreams unfolding
(All illusions yet concealed)
Looking to such bright tomorrows
As believed to be revealed
But now wise, and in the evening -
At the sunset of my life
There I see the truth before me
All the lies, the pain, the strife
Yet I will not fall in sorrow
For all yearning now shall cease
Eyes now fixed upon the closing
Ever then to be at peace
A fantastic poem, really like it, if we knew then what we know now, it would have made our growing years a lot wiser.
What a excellent poem! One that I can relate to perfectly. It expresses exactly how I feel now after all the great expectations have finally subsided to succumb to the reality of it all. Though how you described the carefree childhood days of long ago was said so perdectly, and in perfect flow. You are an amazing poet, Val. I always look forward to the next one! Thank you!
Lovely write, paints a beautiful picture. Enjoyed the rhythm.
'Wistful thoughts of precious childhood Drift through valleys of my mind' A universal experience, beautifully and nostalgically portrayed! !
Beautiful poem Valerie, more poignant because I head the same way.
I've got you on my favourite poets list because your words are always so inspiring. For goodness sake don't stop writing! The world is better for it! Dawn xx
A rich refreshing river of beauty and inspiration!
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Lovely poem Val, as always; but you're not thinking of 'going' just yet I hope?