Pages of the past

When I dare return to the pages of my past

Turning each one with embarrassment and shame

With regret, remorse and self incrimination

I finally come to you

Like purifying balms you came to me

Luring me gently with a smile and touch

To be the best I could lest you be disappointed

To create another page of my indictments

 

You taught me of the simplicity of life

“What do you want to do today?”

“I want to be happy”

And you reduced life itself to its foundation

“It’s something to do”

You taught me about priorities and philosophy

“Worry . . . . if that’s really what you want to do

Or we can go to the lake and count the swans”

 

And like all things, the problems disappeared

The challenges, goals and ambitions melted into folly

And the reasons for all things homogenized into us

And the enchantment of coffee-flavored kisses

On a bright and promising morning

Became our religion, hope, destiny and dream

And it was beautiful then . . . . in a two room flat

In the Alps of a city where love once lived

Reviews

[kimmy]

This was just beautiful and I fell in love with it:) Feeling the love of ones life and the things that you do are so much brighter and better when you share it with the one you love. Another amazing piece written, that should be framed:)

[DrD]

Thank you, Kimmy. I truly appreciate your visit.

[Becca Bishop]

Oh, DrD!!! Even though I really hate you for beating me in that contest, I understand why you got first place with this!!!! I have to go make consolation cookies now...oh woe is me :P

[DrD]

I sincerely apologize for finishing first. It was thoughtless of me. If I send you my address will you send me cookies? Chocolate chip, please.

[Becca Bishop]

There's such thing as cookies without chocolate chips???? IT'S AN ABOMINATION!!!!

[Krista Weiss]

Wow!! Absolutely amazing poem! I love this!! :) Really great job!

[DrD]

Thank you, Krista, I appreciate your visit and kind words

[Jem Sagcal]

You have such a wide range of vocabulary! It was truly captivating to read. This was really amazing!

[DrD]

Thank you, Jem. You are always welcome here.

[Culprit Dreamer]

a poem made of imagery and air of love

[DrD]

Thank you, Culprit and I hope you'll visit my work again soon.

[Coyote Poetry]

A nice journey described in the poem. Would be good to have a place in the Alps and a lot of free time. Thank you for the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Ravyne Hawke]

David.. this is an amazing poem. Beautiful imagery.. although the poem feels somewhat solemn, there is still that air of hope about it too. Great job on this one.

[DrD]

Thank you, Lori. You're always welcome here.

[Persona]

Those first few lines grabbed me the most. I liked that you started out with a theme that was seemingly different from so many other poems! It doesn't feel forced, or like love you haven't encountered as you continue, it's very basic, if you remove your vocabulary. It's nice to see that everything can also be stripped back, and worries disappear. That's a good message for a poem

[DrD]

Thanks for your visit and kind words

[Persona]

Welcome

[PP]

I am speechless, spellbound and touched with the last paragraph D!

[DrD]

Thank you, Prathama . . . . glad to see you visiting again

[PP]

I've been a ill busy with wordly things D, but now I am alive. And yours is the first and most important place to come back to, because it's where the treasure is:)

[DrD]

How sweet you are to think so. I enjoy you being here with me.

[PP]

The pleasure is mine D :)

[Mia]

Doc, what's your secret?! For future reference. Today we're in love but I want to be in love everyday for the rest of our days and you seemed to have gotten it right...so please :) share your secrets
"“What do you want to do today?”
“I want to be happy”"
You definitely got lucky with her :D

[DrD]

One thing is loving, Mia, and another is knowing how to love

[Mia]

Easy as that?! I think we can do that :)