Remember Me

Uncle Ben

Remember me as I was then

not like you see me now

The laughing carefree way I stood

too towered and taught to bow

 

The happy young man you once knew

who's eye's were clear and bright

Played together each day in the sun

danced alone in the soft moonlight

 

Rather you see what I was then

than what I have become today

A warm heart who loved you so

with the strength of fire to play

 

When April swells the marshes

the red winged birds will know

To pipe these two words lightly

to all the winds that blow

 

The trembling stars of the night

once bold bright shining too

Turn their heads from me now

as I do now from you

Author's Note

Wondering how Ben would wish to be remembered?

Reviews

[Priscilla Sayers]

YOU will be remember to all that cherish you. To all those whose lives you've touched and all who have reached out to you. To remember you would bring us all joy as reflecting on who you have been to each of us your light will remain as bright as it has always been... No matter when we met you, no matter how long we've known you, the soul of you remains as pure as goodness gets. No matter what mistakes have ever led you astray, those were lessons, the growth, instilling the very goodness in the Man you are today.
Your words are strong with emotion and hope as you express the hope of how you wish to be remembered. As always such a soothing flow. Another great poem Tate!
You know I had to add my 2 cents. lol

[Tate Morgan]

That is a beautiful Review

[Liza]

Beautiful write on a wish to be remembered; a memory of yesterday of the shining star with profound light.

[VioletRose]

I here you Tate!
I wish the same thing! Great wish put to mind!

[MusicJunkie66]

This was beautifully worded, and the picture was really compelling.

[Lena M. P.]

With your kind heart you will be remembered well my friend.

[A.r. Bazian]

oh but never forgot... even if you're thought gone, forlorn, but are remembered at least in silence, or in these monuments of light and hope the bare your dreams into infinity!
they're forever beckoning in the darkest hours when faith is tested, and memories rejoiced!

[Theresa]

Another beautiful poem. I really loved this. Wanting to be remembered a certain way and not of what you become towards the end. I can understand this completely but at the same time I think that it is just nice to be remembered. Someone who cares enough about you to recall you and when it comes down to it they will remember you the way they want to the way they think you were at your best even if you don't agree. A truly great piece.

[Angie Diane♥&hea..]

I thought it was a nice poem. I liked it. 100/100
Thanks for sharing. :)

[Liverpoolfan]

This is a great piece of poetry. It flowed really well and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Although, I think the ending doesn't quite do it justice.
This is something everyone at one time or another decides to ponder, and is just one of those things to do with being human. "If I was to die tomorrow, would anyone miss me? How will I be remembered?" Questions like this, and many more, are all part of the issue that is remembering.

[Halkhend]

this is beautyful

[Donna DeLong Matthews a..]

I wish to be remembered as just being me
I try to live my life remaining true to me and to
spend more time on my knees giving thanks
rather than asking for forgiveness....
Wonderful thoughtful write.

Hugs
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