INDELIBLE EMBRACES

family visit

INDELIBLE EMBRACES

 

Beyond words

euphoric crimson red

brilliant stars flash at me

luminaries of love and reflection

my remarkable offspring

an alluring revelry-inspired tarry

replete with compelling dialogue

snuggles and bear hugs

all propel me over the moon with bliss

mindful of its magnitude

seasoned to impeccability

 

Playful souls

who treasure notable moments

scents of candles absorb to indulge

in each one’s chosen

frenzy of trinkets, baubles, curios

hot latte steams over our pink noses

 

Memorable hours seem to speed ahead

one by one my offspring peel away from me

with indelible embraces

until the ragged and lonely core remains

alas, time halts

only nostalgia sticks to my bones

 

 

 

Author's Note

This is based on a recent "girl's weekend in NEW YORK with my daughter and three granddaughters...what a hoot!

Reviews

[Stuart Munro]

Hi Betty, nostalgia sticks to my bones , great line , hot latte steams over my pink nose , I like that line
Really enjoyable read , have a poeticle weekend

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks for a lovely review Stuart
Best, B

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Betty,

You have set to pen of page a most touching and poignant piece of Poetry that speaks to any and all who have raised families of their own, even of not their own but loved them all the same, still ... Very moving, I must say ...

Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn de Graham

[Betty Hermelee]

A great and thoughtful review Marvin! Much appreciated,,,,
Best, B

[Chris Shaw]

A beautiful poem of family togetherness Betty. Those precious get togethers are indeed a blessing. Those wonderful memories will keep you going till the next time. What fun you had.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you dear Chris, much appreciated!
Happy New Year!
Best, B.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Betty... my daughter and husband visited us on Christmas Day
from out of town. We gave our granddaughter and grandson Christmas Cards with Money enclosed.
I wrote a special Poem for each of them in their Cards.. After my daughter and family left later in the day, I called her to say I forgot to give her and hubby their Christmas Card. She then said... "do not forget to write a Poem for us" inside the Card when you Mail it to our Home a hundred miles away. Lovely to know they are still innocent Children at Heart. Wishing you the Best New Year that you can Create with Poetry. gently, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Everyone loves a sweet poem 💕

[W. Barrett Munn]

only nostalgia sticks- so much truth in this. Then the question is whether or not we can trust the accuracy of what we think we remember.

Winston

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Winston for a lovely and truthful review!
Best,
B

[Miss Sharon]

Sounds like a lovely time with your girls! You are very lucky. (alas, time halts only nostalgia sticks to my bones) Love those lines. ~Sharon

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Sharon for a lovely review...and a visit too!
Best, B

[Dave Brown]

yes, back to work Monday but the sound of fun and laughter will always be a reminder of those happy times

[Betty Hermelee]

Right Dave; we might as well enjoy the free time we have; thanks for the lovely review!
BESTB

[Coyote Poetry]

Me too dear Betty.
"Memorable hours seem to speed ahead
one by one my offspring peel away from me
with indelible embraces
until the ragged and lonely core remains
alas, time halts
only nostalgia sticks to my bones"
The above lines. I know my dear friend. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Betty Hermelee]

Many thanks for a fine review John...Happy Holidays!
Best, B

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure dear Betty and you are welcome.

[willweb]

Moments to cherish indeed. Time moves so quickly; it is nice to slow down every once in a while and spend time with those we love. The trip to New York sounds like so much fun and your poem paint the most wonderful picture of the experience.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Will for a lovely review, yes the time spent was truly heartfelt.
Best, B

[John the Baptist]

This is the time of year for such lively gatherings. Treasure such moments, for we will not pass this way again.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks John for your kind review.
Best, B