Gardens of Memories

I live in the,
Gardens of Memories
Were happier days
We've shown. 

If you go and I stay,
I walk down these roads 
Alone, inside my brain.

In the spring, 
Watch for red roses to bloom.
When they fade,
They'll turn a lilac blue.

When seasons change to the fall, 
As brown leaves fall to the ground
I'll catch a glimpse or two of you,
And when I do it's only to keep me sound.

If you've gone and I stuck around,
Fighting battles to be won
Now they're lying on the ground.

"Everything you've touched,
Moving along in your way
There is this consecrated spot."

I hear your voice. 
I see your smile.
Though blindly,
I may grope.

The memories of,
Your helping hands
How they buoy me all with hope.

If you go and I stay,
One thing I'll have to do for you.
Slowly walk down that long, long path,
Because soon, I'll be following you.

I want to know, 
Each step you've taken.
So, I may take the same.

For someday down, 
That lonely, lonely road, 
You'll hear me call out your name.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023



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Date: 1/3/2023 9:58:00 PM
Lovely poem and a captivating title, William.
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William Darnell Sr
Date: 1/5/2023 1:34:00 PM
Thank you, Thompson! I appreciate you taking the time to come and comment, along with your visit. Happy New Year! Best of Wishes, William
Date: 1/2/2023 11:07:00 PM
Nice memories, William:)
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William Darnell Sr
Date: 1/5/2023 1:32:00 PM
Hello again, Jo! Thank you very much for your comment and visit. I appreciate you taking the time to come and read and visit. Best of Wishes, William
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