At Greenwood

Surrounded by verdancy, we have come from afar to visit you, dear Dale.
I notice few changes although this place now has a slightly more modern look.
I recall those summer days as preteens when we rode our bicycles along
all the small winding dirt roads here in the cooling breeze of summer’s humidity.
How we would race to the back part of this vast green area to show our friends
the angel which appeared blue through a mausoleum's stained glass window.
Suddenly on the edge of the tree line, baby deer and their mother approach us!
Birds and squirrels we had seen here in our youth, but never deer before!
One buck hangs far back from the graves, head raised to a tree's bright bough.
I imagine you, Dale, not close beside us any more, but watching us from heaven.

Sept. 28, 2018 for Silent One's
Lines Of Ten That Remind You What It Was Like Back Then Poetry Contest
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Gauthier Avatar
October 11, 2018 at 7:54 PM
Lovely, Andrea. Congrats on your well deserved win.
Roper Avatar
October 7, 2018 at 5:36 PM
I enjoyed reading, Andrea, congratulations on your win. :)
May Avatar
October 5, 2018 at 7:53 AM
Dropping back with my Congrats Andrea
One Avatar
October 5, 2018 at 6:29 AM
Lovely memories Andrea.. Congratulations on place in the contest..
Anish Avatar
September 30, 2018 at 9:43 PM
Touching poem here! On my brothers headstone - he died as a baby- is a line I selected - "Flower child - now live forever" Peace & Love Matthew Anish
May Avatar
September 30, 2018 at 8:35 PM
Memories of a loved one who left too soon. Best wishes
Inman Avatar
September 30, 2018 at 7:49 PM
A lovely write.
Kiser Avatar
September 30, 2018 at 1:51 PM
A beautiful poetic memory, is this poem. Very sweet with great flow.
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 30, 2018 at 5:06 AM
I am sure Dale will come to meet you one day when your time comes Andrea. This is a lovely tribute to his memory. : )
Sathasivam Avatar
September 30, 2018 at 3:35 AM
Excellent. Very touching write my friend. Lovely tribute also. Thanks for sharing it.
Kapoor Avatar
September 30, 2018 at 12:39 AM
Touching lines to recollect what has not fully vanished but has fainted on the memory walls of passing time dear friend Andrea. you remember I had assured U to tell you sometimes for your use on Yoga on my Yoga Day poem. That gift is now almost ready4 you df Andrea to make a U turn in your health& general vitality that too with the help of a Music Yoga I have innovated (Pl.visit my Page on Sangeet Yog Saadhna- Music Yoga Practice on my face book page. U R one of ten friends 4 this Gift. l &bw
Dietrich Avatar
October 1, 2018 at 3:27 PM
Ravindra. That sounds nice but I can't even think when I would find the time for doing it! Thanks for thinking of me . You are a lovely friend.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 29, 2018 at 2:54 PM
A beautiful tribute! A lovely glance at things once shared! <3 Kim
Godwin Avatar
September 29, 2018 at 8:49 AM
Touching, Andrea - sweet and very touching. I'm sure SOne will enjoy the emotion in this. (miss you much) Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Pandit Avatar
September 29, 2018 at 7:17 AM
Like a slow walk in the memory lane, you do capture in your words the scenic , natural place with all its serenity..well written, Andrea. Best for a win at the top of the podium.
Kiser Avatar
September 28, 2018 at 10:17 PM
A beautiful memory and sentiment. Great imagery.
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