Past Memories

Taking an excursion in my mind

can get boring given time.

You see I have been there before,

oh so many times.

Seeing the same old thoughts,

memories I thought I had forgot.

Remembering now that time

back when.

But as I age and view again

the memories of past,

they seem to take on

a different hue.

Then one more time

I view that thought

with a joyous heart,

of that moment in my past.

Author's Note

this was a personal test to see if I could get my brain to use past and not passed. It was a draw as I corrected the one's in error. Thank you for playing todays game. A winner has already be selected and notified.

Reviews

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

People say we cannot time travel, then what are these wondrous visits to the past are called, if not time travel?

Beautiful poem, Mr. Wells.
I loved the subtle imagery...

[Willard Wells]

I think you are onto something there. I know I travel in time often and especially at this time of year. Memories alway mean a great deal, but many years later the moments are more vivid and meaningful.

Thank you for taking time to view my words.

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

My pleasure :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree with your words and thoughts.
"Then one more time
I view that thought
with a joyous heart,
of that moment in my past."
The past should show us the proper way. Family time and meals. Simple things that have great value. Thank you Willard for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Willard Wells]

Thank you. I appreciate the time in visiting and your comments. Have a great day.

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure and you are welcome.

[Samuel Dickens]

If you're like me, the years have given you a different vantage point from which to view those old memories. Elements of maturity and if I dare say, wisdom. Too bad we can't acquire those things sooner, like at about age 16.

[Willard Wells]

I agree and memories I guess are like fine wine, it has to age. to gain body, fragrance and style. Early on some memories are rather silly and boring, but given time the true humor of the moment comes through. At 16 I fear the nuance would be lost within the hormones. Peace Out.

[Dhaye]

What is that game, sir? Hehe

About the poem...I admire the speaker for having that open mind and heart. He/She has no negative emotion against whatever that happened in the past. It is true that we learn from our experiences, so we should still thank the past for teaching us lessons in life.

Kudos to this piece!

[Willard Wells]

Thank you so much. i appreciate your time with my words and commenting.

This was a work that came from my memories of the past. Some of the same memories that I had ignored as nothing but random thought, suddenly as I aged, great memories that were not really lost, but not part of maybe a conscious thought came forth.

[Dhaye]

Please bear with me for typing "He/She has no negative emotion..." When I read a piece, I don't look at it as a personal narration of the poet himself, but rather words of a certain SPEAKER who could be man or woman.

Thank you, sir!

[Willard Wells]

Funny you say that, if I perceive correct, but when i write, and when I can, I write in a gender neutral way or at least as close as my small mind will allow. Your words to me are just that, I judge not, least I be judged.

[andrew mitchell]

A nice write on past memories. I like exploring this journey we all have travelled back in time

[Willard Wells]

This time of year takes me on many journeys. Some dark and edgy and some light and fun with maybe a little tear of a past moment in time that will never be, but I have it saved to live again.

Thanks for visiting my friend.

[andrew mitchell]

You are welcome Willard