All the Other Reasons Why

memories of someone very special

art ~ steve hanks

 

 

~~~

The summer breeze was always a little warmer

on the top step of Grandma’s porch

where two little girls, blue eyed and tow headed

dressed in angel wings, maryjanes and mischievous smiles

(a bit sticky from the blackberries that were supposed to be for Grandma’s pie)

were positive they could touch the clouds

 

given a running jump and of course a breezy afternoon

 

And years later,

the step is just as creaky

the breeze is just as warm

and although we never did touch the clouds

(not together anyway)

you got to fly

on a new pair of wings

 

While mine are tucked safely away in a special place

with maryjanes and breezy afternoons and grandma’s blackberry pie

and all the other reasons why I love summer...

 

because you loved it too

~~~

Reviews

[redzone]

you know Julie, I think I can see thes " little girls, blue eyed and tow headed
dressed in angel wings, maryjanes and mischievous smiles (even feel the stickiness), jumping and yes, even touching those clouds... you may have eaten the berries, but I waited for the pie!!!! (I left you some though)... sometimes I think, "so many memories, so little time... but then realize sometimes its all you have... thanks for sharing Julie and ..er... can I have more pie... please... ;o) ~~redzone

[MsJewel]

Curt, Your wonderful comments always leave me with a smile. Thanks so much. :) Julie

[Rosaria_V]

How sweet!! I love this!! I love your work in general :)) Amazing job as always!!

[MsJewel]

Thank you Rosaria. I enjoy your poetry as well! :) Julie

[Pryde Foltz]

Oh, Julie... a particularly lovely piece on remembering. They are never really gone from us. Lots of love, dear sweet poetess. You are a special light.

[MsJewel]

Pryde, Thank you for the lovely comment and compliment. I appreciate you! :) Julie

[Lydia Shutter]

I remember this one fondly. Poignant memories expressed with such deep love....those are memories you will always cherish. A gorgeous write. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

Thank you Lydi! :) Julie

[OTownPete]

What a lovely picture your flowing words have painted here and believe it or not it got this old man slipping back into his own childhood summers...I thank you for that. Your friend in words, Pete

[MsJewel]

Thank you Pete and welcome to WC! :) Julie

[wordman]

wonderful job I can see you all in this one it seems your doing a lot
of going back in time I remember my grand ma very well I spent every Saturday afternoon with her
eating chocolate cake watching all those country music shows on tv

[MsJewel]

What wonderful memories Ron. I have great memories of my grandmother as well. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a lovely comment. Hugs, Julie

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i just loved the story here...nicely done...i tasted the blueberries and my fingers suddenly felt sticky.

[MsJewel]

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. :) Julie

[jacob erin-cilberto]

welcome...i enjoy your writes, Julie...

jacob

[adreamer]

:) This was so beautifully penned from beginning to end a very beautiful sharing the sweet joys of summer I love the beautiful soft side of you're writing. :) Larry

[MsJewel]

Thanks so much Larry. You're the best. Hugs, Julie

[Frieda P]

This was a delightful read, albeit bittersweet, delicate and eloquent reminiscing on your page. Really so touching Julie.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Frieda. Have a lovely weekend. :) Julie

[Joyce S. Greene]

A beautiful but very sad poem, Julie. Your love for your sister permeates your write and makes this a very special poem.

[MsJewel]

My cousin, but much like a sister to me. Thank you Joyce. Have a beautiful weekend. Hugs, Julie