both

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

is it okay for me to have selective memory?

i mean monochrome days do become rainbows sometimes

don't they?

yes, yes, it's true

midnight came and went

my carriage did not turn into a pumpkin

but i still believed

the clouds asked me questions

the raindrops did not answer 

still i had faith

i still loved the orange-red-pink sunsets

and still saw your face in the clouds

the thing is

i have a pocketful of memories

and another filled with wishes

today i made a choice

to cherish them both

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

How wonderful your words are in this. It brought back memories of my mother and all the happy times we shared, looking at sunsets, watching the birds, planting flowers and just sitting on the porch in the summer talking until the fireflies came out. It is quite okay to not only have those selective memories but to cherish them as well. Here's to wishes and memories and dreams that may come true. Bless. F.

[Lydia Shutter]

Such a lovely review, Fabian. Thank you very much. May your memories of your mom always be with you. Lydi**

[Gee]

As long as the memories heavily outweigh the wishes then I think (as long as they are mainly good) that a life has been lived well.
I love this conversational kinda writing, more so when done this well.
Hope you are well lydia

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Gee. Lydi**

[Ken Simm.]

Monochrome days do have rainbows. This was honestly mine today. Such wistful romantic wisdom.

[Lydia Shutter]

How wonderful, Ken....you made my day by saying this. Thank you. lydi**

[Cherrie Palmer]

This is beautiful. Pain and the question of why, mixed together with memories and wishes. Giving the writer strength for the day.

[Lydia Shutter]

I wish you strength, Cherrie! Thank you for the review. Lydi**

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

A beautiful inspiring poem to cherish memories and muse with imagery wow. Kudos!

Plz do read and comment my newest poem too titled, "Dandy randy Tom cat."

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks for the visit! Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

mmmmmm lovely thoughts and meditations ... nice metaphors with the rain and clouds says i! as I read and experienced your poem ... i thought .. by golly .. i think i will just mix my two pockets together ... maybe live there for a while ;))))))))))) enjoyed your poem my friend!
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, E...glad you liked it. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

i think that blank response was something like this :)....................... that grey box with the x in it is the culprit i am sure ... it recognizes non letter stuff and won't allow it ... i click it off which gives me a chance to post my no word responses but somethimes I am not quick enough ... luv ya!

[Lydia Shutter]

So it was the cyber gremlins....yup, that's who to blame! LOL

[Einstein Noodle]

yep .... its those gremlins for sure!

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

It is sad that we are given limited time to exist in this world of endless possibilities. That are choices are fractions compared to the overseer called time. But if we were granted immortality would we have a greater appreciation for accomplishments? Would we be indifferent to all that we do because it would just be monotonous actions of commonality? Reality dictates wishes rarely happen and if they were common in occurrence we would have no reason to ever know Hope. And appreciate the blessings given. Wonderful poem Lydi that reveals why we should be grateful of these things.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for such an in depth review, Carlos. I appreciate it. Lydi**

[barleygirl]

I love your message, as always, expressed in colorful conversational ways. Such is the balancing act of us old farts, not letting memories or regrets get the best of us (((HUGS)))

[Lydia Shutter]

After living many decades, every person has some regrets. As long as they do not outweigh the good stuff, we are doing well! Thanks Margie! Lydi**

[duff]

Your imagery is stunning. Even through storms and calm we can hold our faith.

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, we can. Thank you, Duff. Lydi**

[Haley]

I feel as if growing up, your memory becomes more and more selective, each person getting to choose the reality that they live in. Some people still wish for fairytales, some wish for a life full of abundance. This is such an interesting way to almost pull yourself out of this fairytale-like world but still acknowledge that you have those same hopes and dreams and remembering to, as you said, "cherish them both"

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Haley. I appreciate this review. Lydi**

[Zoe Richardson]

It is absolutely okay to have selective memory. I think that's the key to sanity. This is such a profound bit of verse. It incorporates wisdom as well as innocence. Believing in fairy tales but also choosing to appreciate what you have experienced. I really enjoyed this!

[Lydia Shutter]

You are right, Zoe....we can choose to forget certain things. Thanks so much for your review. Lydi**