Thoughts And Daydreams Poem by John A'Hern

Standing here just standing
looking around at surroundings,
enjoying sounds of nature,
neighbour's children's voices present.
thinking just thinking,
childhood sometimes blank
other times I give thanks.
Family faces flash through my memory,
friend's faces remembered.
Childhood pets I miss you,
friends always faithful.
Sporting deeds are gone forever,
wedding feels like yesterday,
wedding bells oh so joyful.
Buying renting filled with emotions,
houses lived in always remembered,
children growing leaving home.
Lack of conversation, questions unanswered,
memories not always flowing.
Grandchildren visits treasured
entertainment always present.
Communication oh so valuable
conversations live forever,
On occasions, none are present.
Older age such a challenge,
no preparing for its visits,
holding hands so important
touching hugging both without question.
Feel so proud of achievements
love an often-misused word
in this instance said daily,
sometimes whispered brings a smile.
Standing looking and just thinking
onward upward positive lessons,
treating others with respect.
Sudden memory of your School teachers
some are good others threatening,
parents included in this section.
A voice brings you out of this thinking,
darling cup of tea waiting,
life does not wait,
why then are we always waiting?