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Penned, September 08, 2026/ Human Written
For the International Contest, The Simple Poetry (theme #2 memory)
Sponsor, Sotto Poet, Judged, 09/12/2026

FIRST PLACE

"Memory is the diary that we all carry about with us." — Oscar Wilde

Everlasting Memory

 

I am looking at photographs of loved ones in albums,
the memories vivid and crystal clear-
unchanged by time . . . 
poignant evoking regret and sadness,
some so haunting they will stay with me forever.
Bittersweet emotions . . . 
so precious and so deeply immortal,
each cherished . . .  very much.

Memories of happy times, and life's important milestones,
recollections of family and friends-
hikes with my dad . . . 
memories enduring the test of time,
unforgettable, powerful, everlasting.
their death's like a dagger . . . 
I remember when I gardened with mom,  
made  cookies . . .  with my gran.

Old time music takes me back to my mom's favorite songs,
sometimes, her handwriting in a cookbook-
sweet memories . . . 
I remember their voices and laughter.
Overcoming the death of my love . . . and baby.
Never fading away . . . 
I push grief away and bury it deep,
life long are . . .   my remembrances.

grieflost lovememoryfree verse

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Paula Goldsmith

September 12, 2026 at 12:19 PM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your amazing/wonderful "Everlasting Memory" write. I have always loved the song, "I'll Be Seeing You." Life is filled with Bittersweet memories. Good memories are the best kind to have. Have a blessed weekend with your wonderful win...............

Constance La France

September 12, 2026 at 1:22 PM

Paula, thank you for the compliment, and comment ❤️