Memories...

Make them count...

Memories...

There are times in our lives that things are meant to happen,
when they happen, and have a reason for happening

Most of the time unfortunately we don't acknowledge
that at all, many times these things happen so fast that
it's like a mist here then gone,

We have no idea that God has just stamped a memory
in our minds for the remainder of our lives,

With the ever so fast lives we live it is seemingly impossible
to know when God has licked and applied the stamp
to our hearts and minds envelope then sent to our memory bank,

Days turn into months then months to years,
then out of the clear blue sky one day a memory hits us like
a mac truck, we become completely taken aback and in my
case, overwhelmed with emotions

At that moment we will relive that memory as if it just
happened as if it were yesterday, the emotions will flood
our minds and bodies like hurricane Katrina,

When the memory envelope is opened, that memory
is stamped in our hearts and minds for good
or until God calls our names to head home, whether
that be to join him in paradise or dwell in eternal fire

So with that being said, I pray everyday that I will make great memories
to have and hold until I am summed, also to be more aware when these
potential memories are taking place and to help me appreciate everyday
to express love as much as possible and cherish everything God has done
for me, because we never know when are last memory of earth will be,

Let's make our memories count!!!

Author's Note

God is good!!!

Reviews

[Valentine]

When age takes the present memory, slowly people go backwards and speak of things that happened long ago. My husband had Dementia and I learned things I did not know as his memory went backwards. Many memories last a lifetime. I knew him a very lot of long years and thankfully, it seems that I was loved a very long time. Blessed Memories. Valentine

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out my friend, I always appreciate your review and b-blessed!

[Ishita Dixit]

It is indeed essential to cherish each moment to the fullest. Since we don't know what the future holds.

Thanks for sharing!

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[Ana D S M]

They do come in hard and fast like a hurricane, both good and bad.

[Jamestown]

Yep! Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[wordman]

our whole life is full of memories,some from god some from life
some are good and some aren't,

[Jamestown]

Very true! Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[AaronFreitas]

It's amazing the memories that we store inside. Good and bad these memories are what help mold us into the people we become. Great work!

[Jamestown]

I agree fully! Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[the writer of woe]

I'm sure someone has already said this, but we do take many memories for granted. A lot of times, we don't know what we have until it is lost. That, is truly sad. Thanks for sharing this great piece of work, Jamestown!

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[Nadia Gerassimenko]

We take time for granted and we think we are immortals, but we only have one life to live. And memories are significant to make our life richer inside our hearts or when we look back, we haven't made any precious memories worth remembering or being nostalgic about.

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[Gee]

JT,when I saw the title I was expecting a poem about b***s!On a serious note,enjoyed the read and am hoping to leave my daughter with a few happy and funny memories when I eventually pop my clogs.Take care.

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out and the giggle! I'm sure you will,
remember to give her your amazing poetry, that is something she
will cherish no doubt:) Thanks again and b-blessed!

[Gee]

You're welcome and thak you

[Double T]

I'll have to agree with u on this one. We have to make our memories last the best in the good times. This is a great message for a beautiful poem.

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[alf]

Hi Jamestown. I love the sentiments you express in your poetry. Love the enthusiasm as you decide to collect the good ones and keep hold of them. alf

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!