The Treasure Chest of Memories

Ahhhhh.....memories! Sweet, sweet memories!

Some of my fondest memories

are those in my treasure chest

the treasure chest I store

in the back of my mind.

 

Memories of my grandparents, long gone

spending summers with them, as a child

playing in the creek, working in their garden

the summer sun bringing out the freckles

in my light Irish skin.

 

Memories of my childhood

so careful and fun

family vacations, different places

the whole world to explore.

 

Memories of my first love

staring out the window of the school bus

dreaming of him, of him kissing me

of us not getting caught.

 

Memories of my other loves

each one a different kiss

a different embrace

a different fit next to his body,

each one a unique memory

just for me.

 

I treasure these memories I've acquired

While I may not think of them daily

sometimes, when I am being nostalgic

I will open my treasure chest of memories

I will take them out, examine them, enjoy them

and when it's time, I will put them back

back, into my treasure chest of memories.

Reviews

[THE LOST ROSE]

A very warm an lovely poem. I enjoyed the open approach you took. This poem also reminds us that we should look to our own treasures because it might actually answer the question of who are we? I really enjoyed. I look forward to reading additional pieces of your work.

[verano]

I like the simplicity and directness of this piece, which captures well the nostalgia for all that happened 'back in the day'.

[Pax Analog]

Excellent!

I'd put this with a kind of poem I've begun to recognize from extensive reviewing. It's that universal quality that makes for a good POSTER poem, be it re intimacy, friendship, parenting, or in this case, memories.

I'd use the treasure chest image as background, make it a wall poster for all to enjoy.

The friendly warm tone of this poem, as well as the nature of the memories, makes it a delight.

[Michael X]

This is sentimental and expressed with sincerity and a focus on feature,
the idea captures the meaning in for and has a way of stirring the readers heart.
beautifully written, thanks for sharing your talent.

[Flow]

Yes this was a wonderful write. I like when I smell something and it brings back vivid memories maybe forgotten over time. You had some wonderful memories and i like how you captured the soft warmness of them here.

[Angel Baby]

I love this poem as we all have a tresure chest of memories, and when those start to fade away a bit I find my picture albums help to remember as I'm not getting any younger...lol. Great write, as always a pleasure to read your work.