JC Brul Poet Free verse

After Three Decades

I stood 
at the century-old gate 
of my high school Alma mater
on Sunday morn last summer;
Excited as if I had a date.

I saw 
people passing by; 
The old folks recalled me, 
Yes, they recalled me with glee.
And I humbly knew why. 


I gazed 
at the benches made of stone
beside the Marcos building,
where we used to sit and sing
as if the place was our own.


I smiled
as I set my eyes at the hall
where we performed comic plays
that brought laughters in many ways
to the audience, big and small.

I recalled
the honours on us bestowed, 
the medals -silver and gold; 
the warm applause of young and old
that gave our parents something to behold.

I pondered 
these things in my brain, 
the changes from places, 
to people's faces; 
Only memories remain.




BRIAN'S SELECT 2,any form,any theme
Contest Judged:  6/3/2020 5:58:00 AM
Sponsored by: Brian Strand
1st Place

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Aditi Mishra June 17, 2020 at 6:30 AM This beautiful verse of yours brings back memories of my school days. How different everyone has grown up now. I guess reminiscing those days is always an experience of tears and joy. You weave magical words. Congratulations on your splendid win :)

Gershon Wolf June 10, 2020 at 12:43 PM The last stanza is so poignantly penned. Marvelous, JCB, and congrats on your first-place finish. Cheers, Gershon

Andrea Dietrich June 9, 2020 at 2:31 PM this is just how I felt at my 30th high school reunion, the last one I was ever able to attend. It's just too far away for me to get back to them. I remember how old some of the people looked, and could not recognize some of them any more. It's a very weird experience and then to see some of them very much as I remembered them. I enjoyed your walk down memory lane. It can never be ours again except in memories.

John Watt June 8, 2020 at 10:04 AM Such happy memories to be reminisced. Your winning poem is touching, JCB. Congratulations ~ John

Beata Agustin June 8, 2020 at 5:53 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... wondrously expressed through your poetic elucidation. Thanks likewise for my placements in your sponsored contests. I'm so blessed. God bless you. (By the way, you mentioned "Marcos Building"... Feeling ko, magkababayan tayo...) Salamat. JC Brul June 8, 2020 at 8:19 AM Oh,dear Beata yes po. Congratulations for all your winning poems.

Silent One June 6, 2020 at 6:02 AM We never forget special memories, especially ones like these... Love your poems..

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 4, 2020 at 10:45 PM Sounds like you have some wonderful memories to cherish always, JCB...congrats to you on your win! xx Rhonda JC Brul June 8, 2020 at 8:20 AM Thank you dear Rhonda. High school life is really unforgettable!

Malabika Ray Choudhury June 3, 2020 at 9:58 AM Congratulations, Dear Poet! It is a remarkable poem penned beautifully with heartfelt emotions! Best wishes! JC Brul June 4, 2020 at 11:58 PM Thank you dear poet Mala for your warm appreciation. All the best.

Regina Mcintosh June 3, 2020 at 8:22 AM Congrats and I wish you many more blessings through your writing. God be with you, Love, Gina JC Brul June 4, 2020 at 11:57 PM Thank youbdear Gina for your inspring comment. God bless.

John Gondolf June 3, 2020 at 7:19 AM Fond memories of days gone by. Beautifully penned, JCB, congrats on your win. John JC Brul June 3, 2020 at 7:40 AM Thank you dear poet John. Congratulations on your win, too. More power on your pen.

Vijay Pandit June 3, 2020 at 6:29 AM This is so superbly articulated--a tender write dwelling in sweet memories. JC Brul June 3, 2020 at 7:26 AM Thank you dear poet Vijay for your warm comment. More power.