Arlene Smith Poet Sonnet

A Garden of Memories

She so lovingly remembers her grandfather here.
Tho many years gone; his memories kept near.
This book he read to her while she sat in his lap.
Taking her on great adventures; imaginations tapped.

Inhaling the aroma of orange blossoms, sweet.
Hungry after each journey, this fruit they would eat.
Filled with such nostalgia it's his scent she misses;
cherry pipe tobacco, also tasted on his kisses.

This has become a tradition for her each year;
happy memories filling her with joy, never tears.
For he is on an adventure in paradise now;
another for her to join him, when she is laid in the ground.

She will read to her grandchildren from this old book one day.
Where precious memories of her in this garden will be made.



July17, 2014
Contest: A poem in Paradise
Sponsor: Isaiah Zerbst

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Poet Destroyer A July 29, 2014 at 12:14 PM Hi Arlene, wow! My grandchild is everything to me, and one day I will read... Enjoyed.., :) Congratulations, on your winning poem... Love Linda

Jan Allison July 23, 2014 at 12:32 PM I can smell the orange blossom and tobacco from her e- you have painted a wonderful picture hugs Jan x Arlene Smith July 23, 2014 at 12:42 PM Thank you so much dear Jan.. Hugs.. Arlene

Paul Callus July 23, 2014 at 9:10 AM Hi Arlene. Memories and nostalgia always have their pleasant way with me, so does this lovely poem! Congratulations on a deserved win! // paul Arlene Smith July 23, 2014 at 9:16 AM Thank you so much, sweet Paul.. Hugs.. Arlene

Robert Lindley July 23, 2014 at 8:22 AM A wonderful take on the picture my friend. First stanza set the stage and the show went on to be a smashing success!! Big congrats on your fine win!! "She so lovingly remembers her grandfather here. Tho many years gone; his memories kept near. This book he read to her while she sat in his lap. Taking her on great adventures; imaginations tapped." Arlene Smith July 23, 2014 at 9:15 AM Thank you for such sweet comments, dear Robert.. Hugs my friend.. Arlene

Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2014 at 8:20 AM This resonated for me, I just loved the smell of my Grandpa's tobacco. He smoked Green Sail. Congratulations on your win. Arlene Smith July 23, 2014 at 9:14 AM Lol! Thanks, Richard my friend.. Hugs.. Arlene

Joseph May July 23, 2014 at 8:02 AM Beautiful write Arlene..congrats on the win Arlene Smith July 23, 2014 at 8:04 AM Thanks, Joseph my friend. Hugs.. Arlene

Pandita Sietesantos July 23, 2014 at 7:39 AM Big congratulations to you Arlene for a sweet win which is well-deserved. This is such a beautiful sentimental write. Warmest regards! Arlene Smith July 23, 2014 at 8:01 AM Thanks, Pandita my friend! Hugs.. Arlene

Barbara Gorelick July 23, 2014 at 6:10 AM So sweet..and very different as well. congrats...I can just hear you reading to your grandchildren one day. BG Arlene Smith July 23, 2014 at 7:07 AM Thank you, Robert dear! I actually have five of them, from age 17 years to 1year!! Step grand babies, but all mine to me, and they love Nana! :-)

Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 23, 2014 at 5:30 AM Very lovely n sweet write Arlene,, congrats on big win ! Arlene Smith July 23, 2014 at 7:03 AM Thank you, sweet Upma! Hugs.. Arlene

Arthur Vaso July 20, 2014 at 10:26 PM Simply beautiful! Arlene Smith July 20, 2014 at 10:50 PM Thank you, dear Arthur.. Hugs.. Arlene

Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 17, 2014 at 12:20 PM Beautiful garden Arlene ! Ah the memories ,, a reason to smile,, very well penned! Arlene Smith July 17, 2014 at 12:48 PM Thank you Dr. Upma, dear!.. Hugs.. Arlene

Ryan Farmer July 17, 2014 at 11:59 AM now this poem is truly exceptional regarding the deep profound memories it conjures up, subject matter perfect. but the sentences are too long for me, my tongue trips up if shortened would roll out better Ryan Farmer July 17, 2014 at 1:18 PM and cocks can`t talk, we can only strut around like experts ! Arlene Smith July 17, 2014 at 12:47 PM Thank you so much, Ryan.. And I understand about the long lines.. Being a southern talker, I sometimes tend to go on a bit.. Hugs.. Arlene