Memories Poem by Ally Barnett

You always wonder if I’m ok
And I think of you both at least once a day
I remember when I was very small
Dad made me squeeze that tennis ball!
A tennis ball? ... Some people may ask
Well the Doctor’s gave my dad that task
See my little hands, they needed the strength
And for me Dad would go to any length
I remember those days in the hospital bed
Dad holding hands while Mum kissed my head
I remember Mum platting my long blonde hair
And helping me put on the clothes that I’d wear
I remember the day at the beach I near drowned
I still thank God my dad was around!
I remember the days when down it would rain
Mum rubbed my knees to get rid of my pain
I remember my boots with the big long bars
And still today I carry the scars
I remember Dad’s hankie, and cleaning my face
And also him tying my brown bar boot’s lace
I remember the joy, the love, and the cheer
I remember the hugs when shedding a tear
I remember first time red shoes I could wear
Mum there beside me as we chose the right pair
I remember Marilyn, my big doll in white socks
With her pretty pink dress and her soft golden locks
And “A you’re adorable” a song Mum would sing
Such happiness to me that song would bring
She’d sing “B is for beautiful and point with a smile
Dad would join in and we’d sing for a while
I remember my dad singing TammyWynette
With his rickety voice I’ll never forget
I remember the thrill to stay up late at night
And watch Doris Day movies, how her hair was so white
Dad tickled my back as he hugged me to sleep
Such wonderful memories in my heart here so deep
Life is the best when it’s all filled with love
And any big hurdles I will rise above
So now I’m a mother, a Gran, and a Wife
And I thank Mum and Dad for giving me life.