Memories Lost

I used to remember all that had been,

Little dreams that were blown away by the wind.

I used to remember my every birthday in December;

Now it’s just a blur, no longer remembered.

 

I used to remember all the plans that I’d made;

Every hidden secret and every rash mistake.

I used to sit under my lovely pine tree

And think about the person that I’d be.

 

Now I am a captive to many years lost.

I’m enslaved to the forgotten dreams.

I am bound by promises and schemes.

 

“What now?” cries my weary soul.

“Faint not…rest a while…refresh.”

Oh agony, the agony in my chest!

Did I not live but for a moment?

 

Did I not see all the beauty offered?

Did I not hear little voices say my name?

Have I not retained all?  Am I sane?

 

I rest now in shadows and in fogs,

Wondering if ever I will remember once again.

Did I not have a husband after all?

 

Was he not my lover and my life?

I no longer remember,

And I cannot bear the strife.

 

So, my life, now you see,

It’s not a mystery anymore;

It’s just a disease I must endure.

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Balkaran Sidhu]

amazing poetry

[That1Nerd23]

Thank you! (:

[Arte Por Vida]

This has so much emotion. I love it.

[That1Nerd23]

Thank you, Nolee. Appreciate it!

[Ari Cash]

Simply beautiful.

[That1Nerd23]

Thank you, dear!

[Zainab UF]

You raised an important question - which is tougher: facing the madness of life or fading into oblivion? And with this poem, I'm convinced it's the latter. The third and the last stanzas were really poignant. The emotions just hit me in the face.

Very powerful and thought-provoking poem; keep up the excellent work!

[That1Nerd23]

That means a lot! Thank you!

[Cerise]

omg..you have written it wonderfully dear lady....very nicely written i cant emphasize how much...very nicely poured your thoughts ...its true how life passes soo fast and we dont even rembr so many thngs.....i liked the over all flow..gdu work..

[That1Nerd23]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your honest review. You are very encouraging and I admire that about you. Thank you for taking the time to read my poem, it means a lot! ((:

[Cerise]

no problem feel free to send read request..:)...you are good at it so you should know and write some more that's all I wish to c..:)..

[That1Nerd23]

Okay, great! Thank you!

[Cynthia Man]

Thats a powerful! I find really absorb into it..Some choose to forget; some choose to face. However, is remembering it really worth the try? Some regret. Maybe the "I" in the past just don't want to remember, just to protect the "I" in the future, but who knows... But its really true of how not knowing anything around us hurts, its like losing a piece from the puzzle... (I'm getting my review messy herexd... :((
Powerful And Beautiful write!

[That1Nerd23]

Thank you for your thoughtful and kind review, Cynthia. I am so flattered that you like it. I appreciate your feedback, all that you say it true. Those are some really good and profound thoughts. Thank you for that! And don't worry, I like messy reviews. (:

[Cynthia Man]

Sometimes I just have so much too express, and I all I find myself typing is a lot of messy stuff xd

[The Watcher]

Another beautiful poem Jessa. Well written.

[That1Nerd23]

Thank you so much, John!

[Allycat]

Great job once again!
"I used to remember all the plans that I’d made;
Every hidden secret and every rash mistake.
I used to sit under my lovely pine tree
And think about the person that I’d be"

Wonderful.

[That1Nerd23]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your review!

[Steven Cash]

Wow powerful

Great job Jess

[That1Nerd23]

Thank you. (:

[Steven Cash]

No problem

You are welcome