INDELIBLE MEMORIES

Prompted by a new project I am working on - I write. " I did it my way..."

                       INDELIBLE MEMORIES

Imprints on the mind.~

they pass through our waking hours ~

like meditation during our hours of prayer.

Alone in thought, deprived of sleep ...

sad are those feelings that we yearn to keep.

a ticking clock against the wall seem to say,

"Show me the way through worry and pain ...

               let happiness be mine again"

For as time goes on we make comparisons

with those who hold on to and cherish their

        own indelible memories.

Created @ 9.40pm Tuesday 20th November 2018              

Author's Note

Currently involved in a project that involves recalling memories of yester year.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

interesting piece. We hold on to memories of those we loved, different relationships etc. but what we really need are memories of those things we did for ourselves...they are very important to our own self-worth. To not need another to feel okay.
I really like this poem very much, Kitty.
j.

[kitty]

but ..."sentimental me: guess I'll always be...! I too value independence and self sufficiency. Thank you for this visit and insightful advice. Have a lovely day!

[Relic]

Although some bad memories pop up (which I think is inevitable) I try to hold onto the good ones when all my friends were still here. Many have either moved away or died. Sometimes memories are all that we have left.

[kitty]

I agree with you here.Recall only the good ones.Thanks for visiting my humble page.

[Richard M]

I like this write Kitty and can identify definitely. Well written and defined :)

[Neville]

nothing quite like a mind walk down memory lane, is there... super write.. good luck with ya project... N :)

[kitty]

I tend to hold on to good memories, ones that bring a smile to my face and delight to the heart. Makes life more enjoyable! Thank you for visiting this humble page! Have a great week end!

[Neville]

my pleasure.. and you too....

[Robert Trakofler]

I enjoyed the sentiment in this very much... this is just me, but what i feel from this may not be what you intended. Your remark on comparisons is what strikes me, the sense of respect for others feelings as authentic as your own perspectives this is a funny thing about artistry and i have witnessed it many times, so often we the miners of create tend to hold onto our perspectives and discount the others in observations. Your poem is not necessarily written about that as much as it is about memories personal but it dances on my mind about that as well So in the bunnies usual overthinking sort of way I'm saying this is a very reflective write and has engaged him :) Glad you decided to join in the conversation here at the Cafe!

[kitty]

We as writers have to respect other writers perspective on certain topics. I myself write and allow others to interpret my words/thoughts in a way that suits them and offer advice on how it can be taken differently. Glad to have engaged you with this simple one and hope that you will look into others as i will visit your page to explore possibilities!

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful words and thoughts shared dear poet.
"For as time goes on we make comparisons
with those who hold on to and cherish their
own indelible memories"
I do like the above lines. Thank you kitty for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[kitty]

Speaking from the heart here Coyote! Thank you for a marvelous review

[Coyote Poetry]

I did like this one kitty and you are welcome.

[Chris Shaw]

I hope the memories aren't all sad ones kitty. Some of mine are very sad, but when they filter back I make a conscious effort to dig for a happy memory too, to bring in some balance. All good wishes to you. Your lines touched me.

Chris

[kitty]

Wouldnt change anything for the world Christine. Have learned to accept the good and the bad as part of life. The good will redress the bad. Have a lovely day. musnt forget to thank you for dropping in!

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome kitty.

[Rye]

Kinda sad, but so well expressed. Wonderful writing

[kitty]

Sad that we cant recall and hold them closely to our hearts. Thank you so much for reviewing.

[Paul Bell]

The memory must be the greatest gift ever, good or bad.
Though for some reason we only partake at funerals.
Think I remember being five.

[kitty]

Sorry to have taken this long Paul to reply to your review. It was one that slipped through the net. Glad that I found it. Have a great day.

[Paul Bell]

That's okay.

[Stella Armour]

aww Kitty, this is so sad; i hope you have beautiful memories to call upon as well xx

[kitty]

Thanks for this visit Stella. Means a lot!Wouldnt change anything about my life and the memories it holds. Have a great 2019!