Years of Reminiscence

A poem about memories.

Years of Reminiscence

 

 

My lucid memories shoot through my mind like a freight train at full speed.

 

Drinking red wine in Sicily, talking about writers in a London pub

Scratching my arm, watching the sun sink in New Mexico,

Hanging around backpackers in a hostel, sleeping, walking,

Watching foreign films, reading, eating creamy risotto,

Standing at a bus stop, looking at my watch,

Kissing exotic women, looking at people,

Road trips, boat trips, cold beer, brandy,

Talking about politics, watching T.V.

Stroking a skinny street cat in India,

Looking out of a plane window,

Washing my hair, eating duck,

Amazing nights, drinking tea,

The smell of garlic frying and

Waiting for life to

Begin.

 

My lucid memories shoot through my mind like a freight train at full speed.

 

  ©LukeRitta

Reviews

[Wakeofahero]

Enjoyed this alot, It makes you think how fast life goes by, how quickly you cannot count the seconds and before you know it, it is over... People complain about how they want their life to start, when in reality it has already begun... well done, well done.

[heart of an angel]

really good poem and a exciting adventure to beautiful places

Truly beautiful Luke these words take me with your trips that you have made, with the food you have tasted, with the love you had felt, and the smell of the streets you where walking through. This is the type of writing I truly love. Great Job!

~ Elisa Laura

[Lily Mae]

Time well spent and lived...thank you for sharing..x

[Jessi Leigh]

Love it :) I like how you've funneled it down to one word. Just shows the squeezing in over all the best memories and the time that has allowed all of them to be processed into the ever new journey of waiting for life to begin.

[Brandi Nicole]

I love it! the words, the presentation, the story. kudos!

[Dahlia Phoenix]

To reminiscence is to remember the good times, the wonderful times before arriving to the end of your lifespan. The experience of learning and seeing so many things...intriguing indeed. :)

[marielondon]

This is not only a great poem but also represents a life full of amazing times that i one day want to experience!

[Poetic Beauty]

This is a stunning poem that travels over general memories that have happened. This is done with creativity and I can honestly say this is going into my favorites.

[paradise]

wow thts alot in one poem I like

[Raven Starhawk]

I must say the description you've quite clearly used to express the emotions and actions of your characters are quite sublime, I really enjoy the hook you've given me.