Goosebumps

I remember my first goosebumps.
I think I was about eight.
Sitting at the edge of the pew.
Alone.

It was someone's wedding day.
My father was the organist.
Then I heard him sing Panis
angelicus.

His voice clear and strong.
Such a beautiful sound.
I could feel those hairs
rise.

I can still see me.
His little pet he brought along.
Everywhere he went, for
company.

Thinking of it makes me cry.
We got along so well.
He and I, when I was
small.



05/11/2019
For  Delilah Ventura's Goosebumps contest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Messina Avatar
November 20, 2019 at 9:57 PM
Great memories! Very nice Jean. Best wishes in the contest. Charlie
Murray Avatar
November 21, 2019 at 11:53 AM
Hi Charles. Are you White Wolf's brother as in my friend Budgie Mc Budge in far away Australia?
One Avatar
November 10, 2019 at 8:01 AM
Great choice for this contest....Can't remember last time I had goosebumps..
Murray Avatar
November 10, 2019 at 11:03 AM
I have always used the contest list as inspiration Silent. Also, when I know I have something to say, I will often find a contest to match my feelings. I'm lucky that way.
Dietrich Avatar
November 8, 2019 at 7:30 PM
still thinking on it....(you did so well with yours, JEan)
Dietrich Avatar
November 6, 2019 at 7:47 PM
I wish I could remember mine as clearly as you do yours. This is awesome. Dang, how will I ever write about this topic?
Murray Avatar
November 7, 2019 at 11:51 AM
Knowing you, the ink will flow Andrea. Thank you as always for your lovely comments.
Gauthier Avatar
November 5, 2019 at 5:27 PM
Lovely poem, Jean. Love how you leave the reading hanging at the last line wondering. Delightful.
Murray Avatar
November 5, 2019 at 5:49 PM
It's funny what we remember Line. Those snapshots that bring us right back. He really had an amazing voice.
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