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I'Ll Never Forget What's His Name

It would seem That age should Soften and feather Our memories Smooth off the edges Make them user friendly. As I get older As in being “old” Longer than most are “old” I still stumble on Old discarded lies Prick myself with Shattered dreams Burn myself by touching Still too hot …you know Secrets….angers…angst There are still a few I’d like to go back and…. Well, should’a done it then. I believe it is a curse One I must endure Until “death do I part” For I learned years ago MEMORIES ARE THE ONE THING WE NEVER FORGET

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Jerry Brotherton

Date: 10/7/2023 10:33:00 AM

I was putting gas in my car just the other day and someone pulled up and started talking to me about when we were together in school. I still do not have a clue as to what his name is.

Charles Messina

Date: 10/7/2023 5:27:00 AM

If I shoulda, coulda, woulda. Wait!...I can picture his face, but what the hells his name... True, John- memories are always there but sadly the older we get the more the memory gets old or faded too. Charlie

John Lawless
Date: 10/7/2023 6:29:00 AM

kinda like socks....one get lost in the laundry and we keep the other in the sock drawer...to remind us of the one that got away....

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/6/2023 9:40:00 AM

You touched a raw part of me. I can never remember names and occasionally even words. Blessings

John Lawless
Date: 10/7/2023 6:27:00 AM

hey, Victor, I understand fully....I often write a word and then question its spelling and have to look it up to be sure, Always nice to hear from you

David Fisher

Date: 10/5/2023 4:42:00 PM

Awesome title followed up by some interesting observations. Enjoyed!

John Lawless
Date: 10/7/2023 6:25:00 AM

Yep, sometimes a bit of the poet drips out on to the page. Thanks for stopping to comment, always appreciated

Deb M

Date: 10/5/2023 2:27:00 PM

Good Memories are so comforting and bring such joy sometimes sadness…..bad memories well it is what it with them and we deal them the best we can! Great write John! Debx

John Lawless
Date: 10/7/2023 6:24:00 AM

so true Deb, some are fluffy bunnies, some snarling, teeth baring hounds.......don't you dare go to the Baskervilles.....

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/5/2023 2:12:00 PM

Wow! Outstanding. The ending was absolutely powerful and the message is one with which I agree. Some of my memories, too, aren't user friendly. They bring forth poor choices, secrets, hidden angers and regrets. And to think I thought those memories would soften with age!** Am faving this one. Sara

John Lawless
Date: 10/7/2023 6:23:00 AM

I sometimes think that memories are the way we soften and sweeten the past. Appreciate the fav

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/5/2023 2:09:00 PM

I enjoyed your write. "Great" ending. Have a blessed day.................

John Lawless
Date: 10/7/2023 6:21:00 AM

thanks for stopping by Paula glad you enjoyed this one

Lin Lane

Date: 10/5/2023 2:07:00 PM

We can't go back and undo what has been done. Anne-Lise is right about not being able to forget some things. Those memories come unbidden... sometimes when we least expect them to surface. Love..."Prick myself with shattered dreams..." Poetic prowess, John.

John Lawless
Date: 10/7/2023 6:20:00 AM

every now and then I revisit "the Circle Game" sung by Joni Mitchell and reflect on a time when the "top" was spinning faster and was more steady.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/5/2023 1:21:00 PM

- Some memories are worth remembering... while, there are memories we would like to forget... a great poem, John :) - hugs

John Lawless
Date: 10/7/2023 6:10:00 AM

so true Anne-Lise, so true.