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48 Years 2014

48 Years 2014 as time is closing in and the memory is fleeting but I’m still not ready for that final meeting To dream more often and to wish for the best So here we are at this stage of our lives combating isolation and to flow with the rest we should try to be happy in lieu of being sad or mad the clock is ticking faster and time is now our master just try and remember the good times More now than ever the past engulfs me

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Joseph Sergi

Date: 10/30/2018 9:02:00 PM

It seems time is going faster so we must enjoy the now. Excellent write

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/1/2018 11:03:00 PM

I can relate to this insightful nostalgic poem Ralph. It is best to dwell on the happier times, I agree. : )

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/12/2018 9:36:00 AM

Thanks for your visit Ralph. I enjoyed giving this piece another read. I feel for people who are unable to cling to their memories.

Caycay Jennings

Date: 8/10/2018 8:52:00 PM

I know this feeling; it is gray and so is its sway on my emotions, especially seeking me at night when I always fight to change the channel with such as your positive lines contain. At best it seems I have only bittersweet at times to accept. In meditation, I ponder the truth that my age is none of my business (that's where I think this memory-monster falsely comes from). You got me! All the best ... CayCay

Ralph Sergi
Date: 8/11/2018 9:15:00 AM

Thank you, CayCay

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/6/2018 2:52:00 PM

I agree with richard. This is really melancholy. I do hope your situation does not feel this awful. I guess I am trying to be optimistic about the future I'll be facing as well.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/4/2018 9:21:00 AM

A melancholy piece with a dash of hope.

Susan Ashley

Date: 8/2/2018 9:39:00 PM

A powerful and haunting last line beautifully ends your thought provoking and meaningful poem, Ralph. Excellent emotion expressed my friend.. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Sand Blown

Date: 8/2/2018 9:30:00 PM

"...flow with the rest (the stillness)... the past engulfs me"