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Becky Mangrum
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since 2006-10-18

Posts 56

0 posted 2006-10-23 09:44 AM

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If I had the power to turn back the clock,
and go back to that house at the end of the block.
The house that was home when I was a kid,
i know that I’d love it more now than I did.
If I could be back there at my mothers knee,
and hear once again,the things she told me.
I’d listen now as I never listened before,
for she knew so well what life had in store.
And all the advice my dad used to give…
his voice I’ll remember as long as I live.
But it didn’t seem really important then,
what I’d give to live it all over again.
What I’d give for the chance I once had,
to do so much more for my mom and dad.
To give them more joy and little less pain,
a little more sunshine-a lot less rain.
But years roll on and i cannot go back,
weather I was born in a mansion or a shack.
I can start right now in the hour that’s here,
to do something more for the ones I hold dear.
And since time in its flight is traveling so fast,
I can’t spend it regretting that which is past.
But i’ll try to make tomorrow a happier day,
By doing my Good unto Others…Today.
Becky Sellers---1982

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

1 posted 2006-10-23 10:34 AM

How beautiful this is!
As children we don't always listen to our parents..
If only, when we have grown, we could go back and do it all over again.
A poem with a strong message.
It's never too late to follow the Golden Rule.

Hugs~Nancy

Autumn, the year's last loveliest smile~

Titia Geertman
Member Ascendant

since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

2 posted 2006-10-23 07:24 PM

Brings back a lot of memories, but I still have the opportunity to listen to my Mom, though she's 95 years old now (and still driving her car)

Lovely verse.

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

3 posted 2006-10-23 07:47 PM

This reminds me of a trip to my home town
about 15 years ago....seeing that tiny little
house,  those trees that I thought were so
huge...the wooden shed in the back that was
still standing after 40 plus years of
standing....the writing on the walls of the
Railroad Underpass,  the smell of creosote
that still lingered in my nostrils...
all of this....oh yes,  I would if I could...
but like you,  I can not.  thanx for jogging
a few brain cells.

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

4 posted 2006-10-23 09:56 PM

brought back a few memories for me too

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

5 posted 2006-10-23 11:59 PM

only in memories like this
can we return dear Becky
well done

Becky Mangrum
Member

since 2006-10-18

Posts 56

6 posted 2006-10-24 07:48 AM

Thank you all very much.
Memories-- a beautiful thing aren't they.
Again Thanks

hunnie_girl

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since 2006-06-18

Posts 2567
Canada

7 posted 2006-10-25 10:48 PM

Becky, i though this poem was beautiful. well written, hope to read more soon...
hunnie

A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war and a time for peace ~Ecclesiastes 3:8~

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

8 posted 2006-10-25 11:23 PM

Yes, memories can be very beautiful, indeed!
I enjoyed what you shared of yours. It was a very nostalgic read for me. Beautifully written, Becky.

May each day find you making wonderful new memories for your tomorrows!

Loving Hug,

EA

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

9 posted 2006-10-26 05:52 PM

Enjoyed...James

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

10 posted 2006-10-26 06:14 PM

Becky this is lovely and brought a tear to my eye. hugs, Chris

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." - Oscar Wilde

semperfi2651
New Member

since 2006-10-26

Posts 4

11 posted 2006-10-26 07:31 PM

Becky awesome poem!

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