Memories

Memories of life can be sweet or painful! Try and save the good ones!

Memories

Memories come back in a flash
In your mind they will crash
Coming back in fast motion
Capable of causing deep emotion
Memories are like photos
Or the written word--logos
They have the power of truth
As far back to your youth
Do you remember your first kiss
And all that you wished
Or maybe you remembered your first love
You thought he was sent from above
Perhaps you remember your school days
And how after school you played
Hours playing hide n' seek
Into the night you would creep
Riding bikes was so much fun
down the hill and under the sun
Some memories are not good
Burn them in the woods
The ones  you love hold dear to your heart
Write them out so they will not depart

Reviews

[Aqua]

"Capable of causing emotion" could be written as "Capable of causing deep emotion" because I think that memories not only bring emotions, those emotions are deep and the memories as you began the poem seemed to be precious and quite influencing :-)

I always admire the rhyming poems and this one was no different. Although it seems easy but it is not, trust me. It is hard to find the correct words to match with the meaning and the flow as well as the rhyme. The flow of the poem was good and the title matched the poem and the poem suited the theme. Well done. The words used had a good effect on the reader especially the beginning which was my favourite.

Keep writing!

[Honey-Bee]

Thanks Aqua! This is a good review. Sorry I wrote my review in the wrong place the first time.

[Aqua]

I posted the review twice, sorry about that :| And no problem! I have been reviewing chapters, novels, poetry and short stories for about 2 years on another website and am happy to share those skills here for wonderful writers like you :-)

[Honey-Bee]

Thanks Aqua!

[Kenaz]

The future seems like clouds rolling forward slowly, yet the past is like lightning that comes back to you. This poem gives me regrets, but also stirs memories of things I have long forgotten. I thank you for this

[Honey-Bee]

Thanks Kenaz! This poem was intended to make people happy with good memories

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree with the logic in the poem. Memories can be rebirth by a place, song and seeing another person.
"Some memories are not good
Burn them in the woods
The ones you love hold dear to your heart
Write them out so they will not depart"
I like the above lines a lot. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Honey-Bee]

Thanks Coyote! Glad you enjoyed!

[FJ]

Saw the typo too... But it has no effect on the poem.

Reading it I saw myself running and ducking behind a car while plying hide and seek, bike riding down the hills in Highland Park, only good memories were pulled from my data bank mind.

This poem, IMO, pulls out good memories for me and I hope it does that for everyone that reads it.

Thanks for the great big uplift!!!

[Honey-Bee]

Thanks FJ! Yes, I just noticed the typo now. I am glad it only pulled out good memories. I like writing things that will make people happy!

[PoemRodent]

Typo o last line? "Write they out so they will not depart" Outside of that beautifully done and well projected.... Good Job!

[Honey-Bee]

Thanks PoemRodent! I always appreciate a good review!

[Amal N]

Sweet poem, I loved it :)

[Honey-Bee]

Thanks Amal N! I am glad you enjoyed!