navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #31 » Book Of Loving Memories
Open Poetry #31
Post A Reply Post New Topic Book Of Loving Memories Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Bonnie j
Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588
Ohio

0 posted 2004-02-18 01:45 PM



Book of Loving Memories

As I sit upon the porch swing and watch darkness ascend,
I sit and listen to the gentle rain. The rain reminds me of bacon frying
in the big old cast iron skillet my mother used for so many tasty
delights, the pineapple- upside- down cake, cornbread, pork chops
crisp and tender.

As I continue to sit upon the porch swing the smell in the air is
fresh and clean, with a light delicate fragrance
of perfume from the rose, or the magnolia blossom,
or maybe from the freshly mown grass on the front lawn.

As I sit and swing, the neighbor children begin to play in the warm
summer rain. Hands held high, spinning around and around,
smiling, running, jumping with laughter, and singing a merry tune
they have learned from where, they do not know.

As I sit on this old swing, I think of past memories of
parents now gone, children grown with families of their own.
The children, I hope, will remember the contentment, the
relaxation of good conversation, and the laughter of a silly joke.
When the time comes, may they also have a porch swing.
Then they too can build there
Book of Loving Memories.

Love Bon-Bon


© Copyright 2004 Bonnie j - All Rights Reserved
Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989

1 posted 2004-02-18 01:47 PM


A lovely book Bon Bon.  Enjoyed.
Grover
Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967
London, ON, Canada
2 posted 2004-02-18 01:52 PM


Reads very nice... such pleasant thoughts! Grover.
Youngatheart
Member
since 2003-12-30
Posts 333

3 posted 2004-02-18 03:02 PM


What a special piece Bonnie. Well done.
Youngatheart

garysgirl
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 5 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Laureate
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237
Florida, USA
4 posted 2004-02-18 03:08 PM


Bon-Bon, I love your memory book.
In fact, I love to read all your memory stories.
You tell them in such a beautiful loving way.
Hugs  
Ethel

Richy
Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050

5 posted 2004-02-18 04:31 PM



Ahhh, that must be nice having a porch swing...

The perfect place to watch, the
cool afternoon's unfold...


Very sweet Bon Bon




Marge Tindal
Deputy Moderator 5 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores
6 posted 2004-02-18 04:43 PM


Bonnie~
You transported me back in time ... to the joys of the memories made in that old porch swing~

Oh what a treasured remember ... thank you for this BEAUTY~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

noles1@totcon.com

Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Open Poetry #31 » Book Of Loving Memories

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary