»
Archives
»
Open Poetry #44
»
I Remember
| Open Poetry #44 |
|
I Remember |
|
|
LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria 
|
Hi to all my very good friends at PIP. I've just come home again and now look forard to reading all your wonderful poems. Linda Dowd emailed me with the very sad news that our dear friend Marge Tindal has passed away. we will all miss her, May she rest in peace. I Remember Memory is a gift from God that we treasure as we grow old And hope to reach a ripe old age before our mind starts to decay, For to each & every one of us good health’s worth more than gold And we hope our path in latter years is free from clouds of grey. I remember well my youthful years just as if it was yesterday, The games we played, the fun we had though things were tough back then But although we didn’t have the things that children have today, We had enough to guarantee that we grew into honest men. I remember when pounds were few & we had to tighten up the belt But it never done us any harm as many lessons it has taught, We quickly learnt to improvise and play the cards as dealt To overcome all problems were the answers that we sought. I remember well the discipline at home as well as school And how we were taught from an early age to show adults respect, The trouble in which we would find ourselves should we break the rules But it wasn’t as bad as I thought it was, as I look back and reflect. Growing up through those teenage years many problems they produce But I’ve found that it’s a stage in life that as we live it through, We learn the pitfalls along the way and try to keep free of abuse, At least that’s what we’re supposed to do as our wisdom grew. The night I first met my future wife is vivid in my mind, It was at a dance at the Epping Hall when I was twenty one, She had the looks to steal my heart with her manner quite refined, For she soon meant the world to me and my future path was spun. After our first nine years of wedded bliss we took our first trip overseas, For I’d always had a yearn to travel & see life on the other side, It was the very first chance I’d had to live out my childhood fantasies, To see all the wildlife in Africa, that life long wish was not denied. We’ve traveled many times since then around the whole wide universe And seen how other people live and in lots of places just exist, It makes one fully realize that abject poverty’s such a curse And we should do whatever we can to in every way assist. As my memory strays to earlier days, it’s as clear as it can be And to the old age club with a clear mind, I’m glad that I’m a member, I feel so very glad and fortunate to, to live in this land of the free To dream again while I’m still sane of the things that I remember. Lindsay P Wilson -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.15/1922 - Release Date: 1/28/2009 7:24 PM |
||
| © Copyright 2009 Lindsay P Wilson - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
LP, what a pleasure to have you back in the family fold. I really missed you while you were away. Yes, 'twas with a heavy heart that I was the bearer of such sad news. Marge was ~ and will continue to be ~ a treasured member of our Family of Friends. I enjoyed this walk through your life. There is such a warm, folksy, conversational charm to your writing. Giving you an extra warm, welcome back hug, Linda  |
||
|
LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thank you my dear for your kind response, it looks like all my other good friends have deserted me for the moment. Have a great day and take care. Love you Lindsay |
||
|
Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
My dear Aussie Man, I just had to come back for another read! Love you! Linda |
||
|
Burk28 Member
since 2009-01-08
Posts 80Michigan USA |
I am one of the new guys, a pleasure reading sir, thank you Peace of mind can only be achieved when we find peace with self |
||
|
Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo LindsayP, It's great to see you up and around. This is a very pleasant memory of childhood. It's always nice to remember the good parts. No you haven't been deserted. Sheez, whatever gave you that idea? Bobby |
||
|
JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Its sweet to have nice memories...James |
||
|
ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hey this is a great tribute to all us ol memory kings and queens...I really enjoyed this! Eric |
||
|
LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
My dear Linda, when a poet of your undoubted expertise comes back for a second read, I feel quite flattered thanks so much. To our new member Burk28, welcome to PIP. You will make many friends here and we all look forward to your writing. Bobby, Thanks so much for the welcome back and I instinctly knew that you have'nt deserted me. Thanks so much for your comments. James my good friend, memories are about the only thing we have left in our twilight years and I certainly hope you have some great memories stored away, but I would imagine that you have a great many years to catch up to me. Thanks for the comment. Eric, I was so pleased to read your comments and I thank you sincerely for taking the time to respond. Have a great day my friend. Lindsay |
||
|
WindWalker11 Junior Member
since 2008-12-24
Posts 41 |
I must agree; it really is a pleasure to have you back, and to read your great poetry!!!!!!!!!! |
||
|
LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
It is also great to see your response as well and I thank you for it. Take care my friend and have a great day. Lindsay |
||
|
sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
Nice to have you back Lindsay. This is a great piece of writing. Well done. Take care and Have fun. Steve |
||
|
Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
LindsayP - wondering why I haven't seen you on here for a while. Great to have you back... BC |
||
|
Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
I enjoyed your memories here very much, dear Lindsay. It's good to have you back. You have the ability to bring serenity. Love, Margherita  |
||
|
Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Welcome back, Lindsay! I haven't been here much myself of late because some stupid people like myself go back to work when they should be enjoying "retirement". Thank you for the journey back to the "good old days". Enjoyed! Helen |
||
|
Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
My good friend Lindsay, enjoyed the phone call tonight my friend and this poem of yours was great, I know you have a memory better than most, with it you are a lucky man indeed. Loved the write Lindsay, thanks for the sharing and another story of your life. Rick |
||
|
HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Lindsey , Enjoyed sharing those wonderful memories , its good to have you back Hope |
||
|
gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
LindsayP, this is a marvelous remembrance. I remember an e-mail that Marge wrote me. It was a "lamp unto my feet, a light unto my pathway" during a dark day in my life. She's an angle in the constellation of my fondest dreams! thanks, art |
||
|
LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Steve, your welcome back is my buzz for the day and I thank you for your Kind response Bill, Thanks you my friend, I went into respite for a couple of weeks but it's great to be back amongst my PIP mates. Margerita, dear friend, I always enjoy your response, it helps to makes my day, thank you Helen, I didn't fancy that idea about going back to work, but looking on the bright side, it's good to see that you are able to return to work. Thanks so much my dear. Rick, you are always a generous pal with your response and I sincerely thank you for your always appreciated response. Hope, If you enjoy my poetry as much as I enjoy yours then we are two very happy poets. Thanks so much for your response. Art, I thank you my friend for expressing your kind thoughts. I also have some great posts from Marge that I treasure, A sincere thank you to you all. Lindsay |
||
Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Lindsay, I miss you when you are away. Your poetry is a very special part of my days, but you never fail to make me smile. Thank you. Alison |
||
|
vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
||
|
LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thank you so much Alison, you are always very kind in your responses and they are always so much appreciated. And Vandana you dont say much ad a rule but your kind comments are appreciated just the same. Take care. Lindsay |
||
|
suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
One of the things I remember is that it was Marge who introduced me to your poetry. *S* For that and so many other things, I owe her. *S* Wonderful write, my friend!! |
||
|
LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Thank you dear Ruth for your kind response, I is much appreciated, Take care, love Lindsay |
||
|
Tears-of-Sanity Member
since 2007-09-05
Posts 121Kingdom Hearts |
This is a beautiful poem indeed ^_^; It really made my day(night!)... Tears of Sanity~ |
||
|
LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Tears of Sanity, Thank you so much for your kind words. Im glad you enjoyed my poem. take care. Lindsay |
||
|
Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
BEAUTIFUL! BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL~ ARCTIC WIND |
||
|
Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Lindsay, I missed this the first time around; I'm glad it popped back up. Thank you for remembering Marge so well; she would have been very pleased with this.  |
||
|
LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Tears of Sanity, thank you so much for your kind words, It's a response like yours that make my day as well. Thank you. Lindsay |
||
|
Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Lindsay - many good things to remember... BC |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
